Bitcoin-Central, first exchange licensed to operate with a bank. This is HUGE

[bnjmnkent]

Before the hacks you became verified by submitting:
- passport or national_id copy, both containing an address
- utility bill, containing address

Another thing that seems a bit odd: I just enabled my
Google authenticator and to my surprise obtained the
exact same shared-key I possessed earlier this year, but
disabled back then. Is this ok?

[marcovaldo]

I think that I only gave my ID

[bnjmnkent]

I think that I only gave my ID

Your ID does not contain an address?

[marcovaldo]

I think that I only gave my ID

Your ID does not contain an address?

Not updated, I moved 3 times . (ID is valid for 10 years)

[bnjmnkent]

... I just enabled my
Google authenticator and to my surprise obtained the
exact same shared-key I possessed earlier this year, but
disabled back then. Is this ok?

Edit: Deleted the Google Authenticator again, installed
new one. Now I possess a different shared key. I filed a report
concerning this issue.

[davout]

providing a HTTP API

Actually there is only an API, the frontend is simply a ligthweight JS client that relies on it.
We need to document it for third-parties to be able to use it.

looks like one has to verify again (documents lost??)

Our new partner requires a proof of residence which wasn't required before.
All documents that were submitted previously have been properly migrated for inclusion in the new verification process.

Edit: Deleted the Google Authenticator again, installed
new one. Now I possess a different shared key. I filed a report
concerning this issue.

That sounds about right, your shared secret was saved along with the rest when we migrated and a new one was generated when you reset the whole thing.

[jl2012]

providing a HTTP API

Actually there is only an API, the frontend is simply a ligthweight JS client that relies on it.
We need to document it for third-parties to be able to use it.

looks like one has to verify again (documents lost??)

Our new partner requires a proof of residence which wasn't required before.
All documents that were submitted previously have been properly migrated for inclusion in the new verification process.

Edit: Deleted the Google Authenticator again, installed
new one. Now I possess a different shared key. I filed a report
concerning this issue.

That sounds about right, your shared secret was saved along with the rest when we migrated and a new one was generated when you reset the whole thing.

Do you accept non-EU customers?

[Boussac]

Do you accept non-EU customers?

With its new Payment Institution partner, BC  can accept all residents of the 30-state European Economic Area:

 Austria
 Belgium
 Bulgaria
 Cyprus
 Czech Republic
 Denmark
 Estonia
 Finland
 France
 Germany
 Greece
 Hungary
 Ireland
 Iceland
 Italy
 Latvia
 Liechtenstein
 Lithuania
 Luxembourg
 Malta
 Netherlands
Norway
 Poland
 Portugal
 Romania
 Slovakia
 Slovenia
 Spain
 Sweden
 United Kingdom

So its OK if you hold an Australian passport as long as you can provide a proof of residence in the EEA.
Note that the Payment Institution partner does not accept mobile telephony bills as proof of residence (only utility bills or fixed line telephone bill).

EDIT: Norway added, Switzerland removed from the list (for now).

[sturle]

Do you accept non-EU customers?

With its new Payment Institution partner, BC  can accept all residents of the 30-state European Economic Area:

Norway is missing from your list.  Switzerland is on your list, but not a member of the EEA.  Switzerland and Monaco are part of SEPA however, if that matters.

[jl2012]

Do you accept non-EU customers?

With its new Payment Institution partner, BC  can accept all residents of the 30-state European Economic Area:

 Austria
 Belgium
 Bulgaria
 Cyprus
 Czech Republic
 Denmark
 Estonia
 Finland
 France
 Germany
 Greece
 Hungary
 Ireland
 Iceland
 Italy
 Latvia
 Liechtenstein
 Lithuania
 Luxembourg
 Malta
 Netherlands
 Poland
 Portugal
 Romania
 Slovakia
 Slovenia
 Spain
 Sweden
  Switzerland
 United Kingdom

So its OK if you hold an Australian passport as long as you can provide a proof of residence in the EEA.
Note that the Payment Institution partner does not accept mobile telephony bills as proof of residence (only utility bills or fixed line telephone bill).

What if someone holds an UK passport but not EEA residence?

[el_rlee]

What's the banking partner? A well-known name?

[twix]

What's the banking partner? A well-known name?

According to the help section it seems to be Lemon Way :

"You will find the bank details (RIB or BIC + IBAN) for LEMON WAY, the banking partner of PAYMIUM."

[jeffhuys]

AWESOME news. Bitcoin will always win. Even if there are only 10 computers running, bitcoin will stay alive.

[davout]

bitcoin will stay alive

Please note how I refrained from responding with a Breaking Bad finale spoiler joke.

[twix]

bitcoin will stay alive

Please note how I refrained from responding with a Breaking Bad finale spoiler joke.

Arrrghh don't do that please please please, I'm watching it in 7 hours, and I'm currently avoiding any site where I could be spoiled

[minimalB]

Is this so called "dual debit card" already available? I went through this thread quickly and also read FAQ section on bitcoin-central.net, but i didn't find much : /

Is there a specific FAQ only for "dual debit card"? Thanks.

[davout]

Is this so called "dual debit card" already available? I went through this thread quickly and also read FAQ section on bitcoin-central.net, but i didn't find much : /

Is there a specific FAQ only for "dual debit card"? Thanks.

It isn't available yet, it's not planned for the immediate short-term but it's still on our roadmap.

[s1lverbox]

probably been said, but bitcoin suppose to be anonymous. u can't stay anon if to register and operate on your platform ID is needed.
 I don't see this will work on big scale. bitcoin within short time will be controlled by bullies with deep pockets.

[bitcoin44me]

probably been said, but bitcoin suppose to be anonymous. u can't stay anon if to register and operate on your platform ID is needed.
 I don't see this will work on big scale. bitcoin within short time will be controlled by bullies with deep pockets.

You are free to use localbitcoins to buy btc anonymously.
No one will force you to register there, and send ID.

[Boussac]

Do you accept non-EU customers?

With its new Payment Institution partner, BC  can accept all residents of the 30-state European Economic Area:

Norway is missing from your list.  Switzerland is on your list, but not a member of the EEA.  Switzerland and Monaco are part of SEPA however, if that matters.

Thanks for pointing that out. I stand corrected and edited my post accordingly.
The list does not match exactly EEA because Monaco and Croatia are not in yet.
Here is the correct list of the 30 states:

 Austria
 Belgium
 Bulgaria
 Cyprus
 Czech Republic
 Denmark
 Estonia
 Finland
 France
 Germany
 Greece
 Hungary
 Ireland
 Iceland
 Italy
 Latvia
 Liechtenstein
 Lithuania
 Luxembourg
 Malta
 Netherlands
Norway
 Poland
 Portugal
 Romania
 Slovakia
 Slovenia
 Spain
 Sweden
 United Kingdom