People are still reposting on reddit the rumor that Google's payment system may use bitcoin. So that may be indeed the cause of the recent rise.

don't be idiot. this gif isn't even releated to bitcoin.
it's from 2014 worldcup and the letter B represents Boss. (workers are just watching the game and when the boss comes they switch the channel).
"Google and Bitcoin" news are total BullShit which is created by Scammer Gaw supporter CCN.