Bitstamp Provides Proof Of Bitcoin Solvency As First Step Towards A Real Financial Audit

Bitstamp Provides Proof Of Bitcoin Solvency As First Step Towards A Real Financial Audit

Bitstamp proves Bitcoin solvency. On Saturday, 5/24/14, Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp proved their Bitcoin reserves to BitcoinJ developer Mike Hearn. Mike Hearn is a former Google engineer that has been with the Bitcoin community for many years and has a strong reputation. Bitstamp announced their Proof of Reserves via a report released yesterday. Unfortunately, Proof of Bitcoin Solvency is a far cry from a full financial audit, a point that Bitstamp is quick to acknowledge. Bitstamp is leading the charge for Bitcoin exchange transparency and has committed to more Proof of Solvency tests and a....


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