Blockchain.info to Support Bitcoin Cash
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Bitcoin Games Blockchain.info just released a blog post saying they will support bitcoin cash (BCH). They have been monitoring it since the hard fork on August 1. Within the next 8 weeks they will be rolling out limited support for BCH via their settings panel. The panel is situated on the blockchain.info user wallet home page. Also read: A Look at Two Alternative Bitcoin Hardware Wallets on the Market Their website read: “Within the next 8 weeks, we’ll be rolling out limited support for BCH via the settings panel in your Blockchain Wallet. Users with balances of bitcoin in their Blockchain Wallet on August 1st will be able to access an equal balance, as of August 1st, of bitcoin cash.” Why is Blockchain Giving Limited Access to Bitcoin Cash? Peter smith, founder of Blockchain, tweeted why they were going to provide limited support for BCH. He said “current options for users are sub-optimal and many users have request help accessing their bitcoin cash.” In this sense, it appears more users need assistance gaining access to their BCH. 18h Peter Smith @OneMorePeter 1/2 We are building tools that enable users to access their funds on the #BitcoinCash block chain in a more safer, more user friendly way Follow Peter Smith @OneMorePeter 2/2 current options for users are sub-optimal and many users have requested help accessing their #BitcoinCash https://blog.blockchain.com/2017/08/22/bitcoin-cash-update/ … 12:02 PM - Aug 22, 2017 Bitcoin Cash Update - Blockchain Blog We’ve closely monitored Bitcoin Cash (BCH) since the hard fork and have decided to roll out limited support for Bitcoin Cash in a few weeks. blog.blockchain.com 4 4 Replies 20 20 Retweets 47 47 likes Twitter Ads info and privacy Blockchain guarantees Exclusive Access to BCH Funds Furthermore, the Blockchain.info blog suggested that users should not worry about losing their BCH. They will have total, exclusive access to their bitcoin cash funds so long as they stored bitcoin on blockchain.info prior to August 1. Their site elaborated: “While no immediate action is necessary, rest assured that your funds are secure. Blockchain wallets are non-custodial and you hold the private keys, meaning you always have full, exclusive access to your funds — which are always accessible with your recovery phrase.” Do you think more companies will roll out support for bitcoin cash? Do you think bitcoin cash will “be the bitcoin” of the future? Let us know what you think in the comments below. Images via Shutterstock Have you been to Bitcoin.com’s store? We have the coolest Bitcoin swag on the planet from t-shirts, to artwork, hardware wallets, and mining accessories. You should also check out our forum where you can discuss the latest trends in the Bitcoin universe. Check em’ both out today! Bitcoin Daily News Round-up Customize topics to your interests. Join Now Your Email TAGSAUGUST 1BCCBCHBITCOINBITCOIN CASHBLOCKCHAIN.INFOCRYPTOCURRENCYN-TECHNOLOGYNONCUSTODIAL WALLETPETER SMITHRETRIEVING BITCOIN CASH SHARE Facebook Twitter Sterlin Lujan Sterlin Lujan is a journalist, editor, speaker, anarchist, and essayist. He has been involved with cryptocurrency and Bitcoin since 2012. Sterlin is especially interested in the intersection of psychology and cryptography. He has written on behavioral economics in regards to innovative technology, and was one of the first to write about the emerging field of cryptopsychology on bitcoin.com. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Fintech Breadwallet Moves to Switzerland, Acquires $7 Million in Investment Funding Fintech Blockstream to Transmit Bitcoin Data to Earth Using Satellite Technology Finance Bankers Outgrow Legacy Finance and Join the Cryptocurrency Space Finance Rothschild Investment Corporation Becomes Bitcoin Stakeholder Belfrics Emerging Markets Belfrics Launches Exchange in the Face of Indian Demonetization Kazakhstan Seeks to Become Regional Hub for Cryptocurrency Industry Emerging Markets Kazakhstan Seeks to Become Regional Hub for Cryptocurrency Industry MIT Fintech MIT Study Shows Exclusivity Encourages Greater Bitcoin Adoption Morgan Stanley Finance Morgan Stanley Believes Bitcoin Acceptance is Shrinking Revolut Emerging Markets UK Fintech Startup Revolut to Adopt Bitcoin and Move Beyond Banking SIGN UP FOR THE BITCOIN.COM NEWSLETTER Bitcoin News delivered to you! When? Daily Weekly $4240.00MktCap $70.1B High $4375.24 Low