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It has all the basic features, including a PIN security system and support for QR codes. 8 billion as of Wednesday's close, according to S&P Dow Jones Indices.
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Note: Any Bitcoin funds deposited are non-refundable. There's a lot of fine print (this IS Microsoft, of course) but, on the other hand, Microsoft has the process pretty well streamlined. These maintenance margin requirements often take effect immediately and may result in the issuance of a maintenance margin call. The site offers several tools such as network statistics, a mining pool and also an online wallet.
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