Another Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down

Another Bitcoin Exchange Shuts Down

Just when the cryptocurrency industry thought that the market is already stabilizing, another bitcoin exchange shut down recently. AllCrypt.com announced on its website that it is "down for a bit" but attempts are still being made to revive the site. The bitcoin exchange has been down since Monday morning and the note on the page adds that owners are not sure if there's anything that can be done to bring it back up. This has driven bitcoin prices a bit lower in the start of the week, as threats of security have once again haunted the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin Exchange Losses. Currently,....


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