TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goldmoney Inc. (TSX:XAU) (“Goldmoney” or the “Company”) has decided to exit the cryptocurrency business. Goldmoney will work with its customers who store their cryptocurrency with it to minimize any inconvenience this decision may cause.
As of March 6, 2019, cryptocurrency purchases are no longer available. Customers who store cryptocurrency with Goldmoney will be able to liquidate their position or request that their cryptocurrency be delivered to their wallet.
Customers may liquidate their position or take delivery up until May 6, 2019. On that date, Goldmoney will sell any remaining cryptocurrency positions and place the proceeds from the sale in the customer’s holding, after which all cryptocurrency related activity on the Goldmoney.com platform will cease.
The Goldmoney Board of Directors made this decision following a review of several factors. By exiting this business line, Goldmoney will maintain its focus on new growth initiatives within the precious metal industry.
About Goldmoney Inc.
Goldmoney Inc. (TSX: XAU) is a precious metal focused company that safeguards $1.8 billion of assets owned by clients located in over 150 countries. The company’s activities include: sale and purchase of precious metals and their storage through Goldmoney.com, online jewelry retailing through Mene.com (TSX-V: MENE), coin and bar sales and purchases through SchiffGold.com, and gold and silver collateralized lending and borrowing through LendBorrowTrust.com. Through these businesses Goldmoney pursues opportunities to grow its operation and provide its shareholders with long-term exposure to the precious metals. For more information about Goldmoney, visit goldmoney.com.
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