Bitstamp Wins Best Virtual Currency Startup Award at The Europas
Bitcoin exchange Bitstamp was named the Best Virtual Currency Startup at the 2014 Europas last night. Held in the Old Billingsgate venue on the bank of London's River Thames, the event was attended by the top startup companies currently involved in the European tech scene. Bitstamp beat stiff competition from Coinfloor, Elliptic, GoCoin, Localbitcoins and Safello to claim the Best Virtual Currency Startup award. Nejc Kodric, CEO of Bitstamp and CTO Damijan Merlak collected the trophy, which was presented by Firestartr's Cécile Baird. .@Bitstamp collect the award for 'Best Virtual Currency....
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