Circle Out of Invite-Only Status, Enters General Availability
No doubt, Circle Internet Financial has been a huge topic of discussion in the bitcoin community. And over the past few months, they've been slowly allowing individuals to gain access to the platform with a $10 freebie to boot. Now, a visit to the Circle homepage shows that users may not have to wait an exorbitant amount of time to receive their invitation via email. That's because a sign-up form appears to be open, allowing for immediate access to Circle's system. It's a massive step forward in terms of bringing their product to the market. As you can see in the screen shot above, the....
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