Taurus Bitcoin Exchange To Become OTC Cryptocurrency Broker
Sadly, the departure of Taurus means the online Bitcoin exchange market in Canada shrinks again. Bitcoin exchanges are among the few companies who do not necessarily pivot their business model over time. Taurus, a company founded back in 2014, is doing something different, though. The company will steer away from professional day trading in favour of a more mainstream approach. A rather refreshing turn of events, as it goes to show mainstream users want easier access to cryptocurrency right now. It is quite interesting to see Taurus change their business model in a positive manner. Unlike....
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