Good afternoon,

I was doing my regular computer check-up and my antivirus, ClamWin, detected the following:
bitaddress.org.htm: Html.Exploit.CVE_2014_6342 FOUND

That means, when you go to bitaddress.org and you right click - Save page, and store it in your computer. This is the file you use to generate new wallets randomly.

I would advise you to run the same test with different antivirus solutions. Beware.

Hello monbux,

Thanks for your reply. The value of a currency does not have anything to do with it - I think it is more about liquidity and/or competitors. If I purchase 20.000 HKD, I should get nearly 20.000 HKD value in Bitcoins, and the conversion rate HKD/USD does not matter. Moreover the HKD value is pegged to the USD value, so there is no volatility (ie http://www.xe.com/currencycharts/?from=HKD&to=USD&view=1M).

I think it is just a higher mark-up due to virtually no competition in HKD exchanges, but it would be great if they could clarify it.

Have a great day

Hello Monbux,

Sorry for the delay in my response. I configured the subscription to this thread but I did not get a notification.

That 4.08% mark-up I am referring to is shown when trying to buy Bitcoins in HKD currency. For example, I input 20.000 HKD, and the platform was giving me Bitcoins valued at 19100 HKD, which is a pretty hefty fee if you ask me. For USD the spread is much narrower. Is there a way to get that spread reduced in HKD?

Thanks

Hello ANX,

I was trying to make a HKD transaction and I found out you charge a 4.08% compared to mid-market rate. Why that huge fee?

Thanks