Bitcoin Is a Natural Part of the Digital Lifestyle, Says Fidor Bank CEO

Bitcoin Is a Natural Part of the Digital Lifestyle, Says Fidor Bank CEO

In February Bitcoin Magazine reported that German Fidor Bank had established a partnership with bitcoin exchange bitcoin.de, enabling Fidor Bank customers to buy and sell bitcoin instantly on the exchange with an agile "Bitcoin Express" option. The move was considered as a remarkably bold initiative by a mainstream bank. Fidor Bank is no stranger to....


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