“New York-based hedge fund NYSO HEDGE revealed on 7th February that it would accept bitcoin for all deposit transactions, and as of 10th February, $5.4m in deposits had been invested via the new offering. A subsidiary of NY Stock Options Inc, NYSO HEDGE describes itself as an ‘aggressive growth hedge fund’ aimed at retail investors and specializing in ‘high risk, high return’ funds. Accounts feature a minimum deposit of $25,000, and available payment options include credit cards and bank transfers. The announcement ends a long journey for the trading platform provider, which has been seeking regulatory approval to accept bitcoin since 2013.”
http://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-as-safe-as-wire-transfers-says-ny-hedge-fund/
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