Bitcoin.com gets a revamp by Blockchain.info
On 4/15/14. Blockchain.info's Nic Cary took to Twitter to tease the Bitcoin populace with an upcoming announcement... Many were reminded of the last time Cary promised an announcement; the announcement fell short of many's expectations. This time around expectations were met and exceeded, Cary truly has presented a crowdpleaser.https://twitter.com/niccary/status/456129500707688449 Blockchain.info announced today that: Blockchain.info has struck a five year deal to exclusively manage the domain name Bitcoin.com. Blockchain.info is positioning itself to maintain and build its preeminence in....
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