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Closed startup

2011 – 2014

BitInstant

Bitcoin exchange

United StatesCrypto and blockchain

Founded: 2011
Closed: 2014
Lifespan: 3 years
Country: United States
City: New York
Sector: Crypto and blockchain
Founders: Charlie Shrem

In brief

BitInstant started out in 2011 as a bitcoin exchange from New York, United States and had shut down by 2014. Its founder was Charlie Shrem. Former website: bitinstant.com.

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