Yesterday the former CEO of infamous Tokyo-based cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox announced the release of a new crypto initiative. The new company, called EllipX (pronounced “el-ip-ex”), consists of the EllipX Wallet and the EllipX Exchange. French Bitcoin veteran and Tokyo resident Mark Karpeles promises that his latest entrepreneurial venture will provide products that are more secure and [...]
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