Bitcoin exchange BTC China temporarily halts trading fees
BTC China has become the world's first major bitcoin exchange to scrap its trading commission fees, albeit temporarily. The company, which launched in June 2011, was charging 0.3% for all trades made on the site before taking the decision to run a promotion eliminating this fee. "We already deliver an outstanding consumer experience, and with this promotion, we will now also offer superb value. The future is bright, for bitcoin in China," said Bobby Lee, CEO of BTC China. He explained the promotion will continue to run over the Chinese National Day holiday, but could not confirm its end....
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