eBay UK to Allow Sale of Virtual Currency from 10th February

eBay UK to Allow Sale of Virtual Currency from 10th February

eBay is launching a dedicated Virtual Currency category on eBay Classifieds in the UK on 10th February. The Classified Ads category will allow for the sale of all types of digital currency, including bitcoin and litecoin, eBay representatives have confirmed. eBay Classifieds, which lists posts throughout the site, serves as the site's answer to Craigslist. eBay provides the free platform for local buyers and sellers to connect, but does not participate in the transactions. Ryan Moore, Manager of Business Communications at eBay, said: "To promote a trustworthy marketplace and ensure....


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