Industry Report: Bitcoin Trading Grows, But Security Gets Weaker

Industry Report: Bitcoin Trading Grows, But Security Gets Weaker

Gemini expands, bitcoin and banks go head to head, and stealing RSA keys is easier than you might think. Want to catch up on the latest digital currency news? Take a look at the stories below. GEMINI IS GROWING. Digital currency exchange Gemini is stretching into Canadian territory. In a corporate blog post last Monday, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss wrote: “We are thrilled to announce the expansion of Gemini services to the Great White North! This is just the beginning of Gemini’s international expansion and our tireless pursuit of building a world-class digital asset exchange with....


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