Coinbase Nominated For Best New Startup of 2013 at TechCrunch Award Event
TechCrunch - a tech blog that focuses on startups - is once again holding their annual Crunchies Awards (7th annual, in fact). But of interest is one of the nominees for a pretty major category. Bitcoin buying/sell powerhouse Coinbase has been nominated by the public as a best new startup of 2013, alongside Glow, Whisper, Tinder, and Anki. And while the event is yet to take place, it's still interesting and notable that a startup in the bitcoinosphere is recognized here. Of course, we won't know if Coinbase takes the cake until February 10th, so if you're interested in casting your vote,....
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