Title: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: bnjmnkent on September 10, 2013, 02:20:50 PM Hello everybody,
I can't find a reference that bitstamp.net truely visited the bitcoin2013 conference, as they stated on facebook. Could this be a scheme to gain credibility, or am I over- looking something? Your references that help clarify this issue are highly appreciated. Yours, Benjamin Edit: Removed comment Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: marcovaldo on September 10, 2013, 04:21:32 PM Does it matter?
Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: prophetx on September 10, 2013, 05:03:58 PM Hello everybody, I can't find a reference that bitstamp.net truely visited the bitcoin2013 conference, as they stated on facebook. Could this be a scheme to gain credibility, or am I over- looking something. Your references that help clarify this issue are highly appreciated. Yours, Benjamin says the man with 13 posts... Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: bnjmnkent on September 10, 2013, 05:11:34 PM :(
I am not saying, I am asking. Now for the more serious first answer: It matters to me. Obtaining correct information, no matter how large or small can help profile an entity. In a financial environment attention to detail should be a strict requirement. It looks like they registered with the identity provider gbgroup that itself is registered as I found out here: http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk//wcframe?name=accessCompanyInfo -- GB Group plc A Company registered in England and Wales, 2415211. Registered Office Address: GB House, Kingsfield Court Chester Business Park Chester CH4 9GB -- I am checking now, if bitstamp.net is a client of this company. If they really are, it solidifies my impression of bitstamp.net as a candidate exchange. Might I ask your trusted-exchange-selection algorithm, please? Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: Kris on September 10, 2013, 06:52:04 PM We ate pizza with them over there, if it will be of any usefulness to you.
Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: kakobrekla on September 10, 2013, 07:37:41 PM Their CSS is ok. Nothing else really matters. Apparently.
Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: bnjmnkent on September 11, 2013, 12:38:28 PM Kris, thank you for your information. No offense and with due
respect, it is not useful without further action. But: Using the information above about gbgplc and http://www.gbgplc.com/news/gb-news/bitstamp-selects-gbgroup-to-set-identity-verification-standards-in-bitcoin-trading-market makes me more confident. Cheers Benjamin Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: Mooshire on September 11, 2013, 01:34:32 PM Their CSS is ok. Nothing else really matters. Apparently. Unfortunately so many websites are judged like this lol Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: QuantumKiwi on September 12, 2013, 02:58:37 AM It seems that Kris from BIPS had pizza with them. But that doesn't count? lol
I've been in communication with them before relating to phishing sites targeting their site, they are indeed legit. Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: bnjmnkent on September 12, 2013, 03:59:06 AM No offense and with due respect, it is not useful without further action. "Without further action" is the important part here. It means that without further action on my side (invested time), how can I verify Kris to be the Kris. I postponed looking into him and his corporation, after I found confirmation of bitstamp.net joining forces with gbgplc (as provided in my post above). Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: bnjmnkent on September 14, 2013, 03:37:12 AM Wow, I finally came around reading up on BIPS. I am positively impressed,
even though I have not tried this service yet. Thank you Kris. Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: MemoryDealers on September 14, 2013, 06:43:10 AM The Bitstamp guys are %100 trustworthy, and were present at the San Jose Bitcoin conference.
I've done lots of business with them and everything goes smoothly every time. 5 stars for Bitstamp.net (http://Bitstamp.net) Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: prophetx on September 14, 2013, 07:54:33 AM :( I am not saying, I am asking. Now for the more serious first answer: It matters to me. Obtaining correct information, no matter how large or small can help profile an entity. In a financial environment attention to detail should be a strict requirement. It looks like they registered with the identity provider gbgroup that itself is registered as I found out here: http://wck2.companieshouse.gov.uk//wcframe?name=accessCompanyInfo -- GB Group plc A Company registered in England and Wales, 2415211. Registered Office Address: GB House, Kingsfield Court Chester Business Park Chester CH4 9GB -- I am checking now, if bitstamp.net is a client of this company. If they really are, it solidifies my impression of bitstamp.net as a candidate exchange. Might I ask your trusted-exchange-selection algorithm, please? I do not see a question mark in your entire original post, therefor you are not asking :P My algorithm? How about: 90% of the time when I call with an issue someone picks up the phone. That someone speaks very good English. And the problem, sometimes having to do with banks and funds, is resolved in under 1 hour typically. Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: joesmoe2012 on September 14, 2013, 08:52:46 AM I've been using bitstamp for a while, no issues here at all.
Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: bnjmnkent on September 14, 2013, 12:29:06 PM :( You are right, I changed the dot to a question mark. Actually, cases exist in whichI am not saying, I am asking... Quote I do not see a question mark in your entire original post, therefor you are not asking :P ... no question mark is needed. Please see the original post. Quote My algorithm? How about: 90% of the time when I call with an issue someone picks up the phone. That someone speaks very good English. And the problem, sometimes having to do with banks and funds, is resolved in under 1 hour typically. Thank you for your information. Please tell me where I can find the phone number, I checked:
Your answer is highly appreciated. Title: Re: Bitstamp.net 's Legitimacy Post by: bnjmnkent on October 31, 2013, 10:06:41 AM Update:
Somewhat buried in an interesting talk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tume6vspgeg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tume6vspgeg), the CEO of bitstamp.net drops some words on the legal framework within the EU. |