Max Keiser-Inspired Altcoin 'MaxCoin' Makes its Debut
MaxCoin has delayed it's official launch for 24 hours, following the site's crash due to heavy loading. First came Coinye West, then RonPaulCoin. Now, the celebrity altcoin is taking the next step in its evolution with today's launch of MaxCoin, the official cryptocurrency of financial journalist and host of RT's Keiser Report, Max Keiser. MaxCoin marks the first time a virtual currency will be endorsed by a pop culture figure prior to its launch. On 28th January, Keiser even participated directly in the mining of MaxCoin's genesis block on episode 555 of Keiser Report: What is MaxCoin?....
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Max Keiser's crypto investment fund Bitcoin Capital has closed a $1.6m equity crowdfunding round. A financial journalist and the host of RT's Keiser Report, Keiser has been an open advocate of cryptocurrencies. He backed his own altcoin, MaxCoin, following its creation by two Bristol University students in early 2014. Describing itself as "high risk, high return", Bitcoin Capital will invest funds in mining, early-stage startups and cryptocurrencies, with daily dividends paid out in bitcoin. As part of the deal, 684 qualified investors will receive 50% equity in Bitcoin Capital. Alongside....
Just to make sure - Timothy Maxwell "Max" Keiser is world famous journalist, broadcaster and film maker. Currently he works for the Russia Today (RT) channel, featuring his personal show. Also he is from London, has worked for numerous radio and TV stations, but more about him can be found on all possible social networks and online encyclopedias. The thing the Coin Telegraph likes most about him is his devotion and dedication to Bitcoin and other alternative currencies. Back in 2013 Mr. Keiser had an interview with Bradford MP George Galloway, where he clearly stated his appreciation of....