Microsoft to accept bitcoin

I was somewhat surprised to see how quickly microsoft were able to pull
this off, over their rivals.  I think this moves bitcoin into the
mainstream, if it wasnt before.  Perhaps standards bodies will now take it
more seriously (I hope so!).

http://blogs.microsoft.com/firehose/2014/12/11/now-you-can-exchange-bitcoins-to-buy-apps-games-and-more-for-windows-windows-phone-and-xbox/