Australian Bitcoin Industry Weighs up Code of Conduct as Igot Exchange Nears Collapse

Australian Bitcoin Industry Weighs up Code of Conduct as Igot Exchange Nears Collapse

The Australian Digital Currency and Commerce Association (ADCCA) is recommending a code of conduct for bitcoin companies on account of the inability of the Igot bitcoin exchange to deliver bitcoins people paid for or refund their money, according to ABC. Igot clients said the exchange owes them hundreds of thousands of dollars. The exchange has been unable to deliver on purchases or provide refunds for months. The exchange was launched in 2013, according to its website. Nicholas Giurietto, ADCCA chief executive, said Igot customers have been devastated. The association expects to have a....


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