The Exchanges Review Part II: In and Out, Securely

The Exchanges Review Part II: In and Out, Securely

An important consideration for anyone using cryptocurrencies is the ease of buying and selling them, while safe in the knowledge that the chosen exchange is reputable and trustworthy. Further to the first part of our review of ten exchanges, CoinTelegraph turns its attention to safety and the transaction process to give a slick overview of each one’s pros and cons. Cryptsy lands bottom of the ten exchanges under review both in terms of transacting and safety. Its slow loading and unstable interface among other issues have resulted in many user reports of deposits taking a suspiciously long....


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