Bitcoin-Central

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Bitcoin-Central.net is a currency exchange that allows trading between bitcoins (BTC) and a number of currencies, each of which has its own trading market.

Deposits

BTC

Bitcoins funds are added to the account after a manual confirmation process.

EUR

EUR bank transfers (SEPA) are accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange.

GBP

GBP bank transfers are accepted for deposits at no charge by the exchange.

LRUSD

Liberty Reserve USD funds are added at no additional charge from the exchange (normal 1% transaction fees from LR will still occur)

LREUR

Liberty Reserve EUR funds are added at no additional charge from the exchange (normal 1% transaction fees from LR will still occur)

International wire

Any currency may be sent as an international wire transfer. Currency conversion fees apply.

Withdrawals

BTC

Bitcoins funds can be withdrawn at no charge.

EUR

EUR bank transfers (SEPA) are sent and incur a wire fee.

GBP

GBP bank transfers are sent and incur a bank transfer fee.

LRUSD

Liberty Reserve USD funds can be withdrawn (normal 1% transaction fees from LR will still occur)

LREUR

Liberty Reserve EUR funds can be withrawn (normal 1% transaction fees from LR will still occur)

Security

Accounts can be secured for two-factor authentication using Google Authenticator OTP or Yubico's Yubikey.

Mobile

Though there is no option for trading through Bitcoin-Central using a mobile app, the account's eWallet can be accessed for depositing and withdrawals (for spending) using the Paytunia mobile app (and Paytunia website as well.)

History

  • The site was launched[1] on December 29, 2010.
  • On January 3rd, 2011 it was announced[2] that the source for Bitcoin Central will be released as a public open source project on February 1st, 2011.
  • On January 28, 2011 it was announced[3] that transferring of funds from one account to another had become available.
  • On May 5, 2011 the operator described plans for improving service.[4].
  • On April 5, 2012 Paytunia e-wallet announced. Exchange accounts can be accessed using Paytunia's web and mobile clients.
  • On October 24, 2012 BTC/GBP trading launched[5].


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