Bitcoin Startup Purse.io Looks to Expand after Raising $300,000

Bitcoin Startup Purse.io Looks to Expand after Raising $300,000

Purse.io, the Bitcoin startup that bridges the gap between Bitcoins and the famous retailer Amazon.com, has just announced a $300K fundraising round yesterday. Several well-known figures in the Bitcoin community such as Roger Ver and Bobby Lee (BTC China) took part in this round alongside Venture capitalist firms such as FundersClub, StrongVC and Yang Ventures. Also read: Purse.io Immune to Brawker Amazon Wishlist Scam. CEO Andrew Lee: "What Happens Under the Hood Matters." Purse.io Receives Wide Praise from the Bitcoin Community. The rapid success of this bitcoin startup, which now has....


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