Bitcoin as a currency increases in utility as it becomes widely accepted and easy to use. As more and more people realize the inherent advantages of this modern currency, the number of merchants is growing every day. During the last week two major companies added bitcoin payments. Paying your rent Alvic Property Management, a property management company based in New York City, has begun accepting bitcoins as payment for rent and maintenance at their properties. Alvic specializes in cooperative, condo and multi-family properties in the New York real estate market. Property Management Companies, or landlords, have been slow to accept …