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HolyTransaction is a web-based desktop and mobile wallet offering a solution for the storing of different cryptocurrencies.  This will be quite convenient for those who find themselves shuffling between multiple wallets holding different coin.  However, what HolyTransaction brings in convenience, it leaves behind a bit in security and privacy.  Your coin is held on Holy transaction servers, and all your transactions are routed through the same address for each coin type.

Cryptonator is an all-in-one online Bitcoin wallet which supports multiple cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), Ethereum (ETH) and others. It enables fast and easy direct transactions and allows instant exchange between different cryptocurrencies in one personal account. Combining usability with high level privacy , anonymity and security, Cryptonator offers free multi-cryptocurrency accounts, which are accessible 24/7 worldwide on your laptop, desktop or mobile devices alike.

Electrum was created by Thomas Voegtlin in November 2011, as a result, various developers have contributed to its source code.  A software wallet that was designed to give users the freedom to manage their funds and private keys in a secure manner. Electrum allows you to store your private keys offline and integrates with some hardware wallets like TREZOR or Ledger products. Electrum utilizes decentralized servers to ensure minimal to no downtime. Electrum, found online at Electrum.org, has been a popular bitcoin wallet since launching in November 2011. The encrypted wallet protects your bitcoins behind a password and features surprisingly simple code, written in Python. That code is available open source to the public.

One of the important functions Bitcoin-wallet Luno is that users can buy and sell digital currency in the application itself. But this function is only available for the regions in which it is supported. For inexperienced users such mobile bitcoin-wallets will be very useful. They can do everything they need, using only one application, without opening the browser window for trading bitcoins. This wallet is called smart, because it is designed to study the behavior of users. Luno plans to release a generation of virtual credit card numbers for its wallet. With their help, users will be able to spend bitcoins around the world.

TREZOR - a physical hardware Wallet, independent of the Internet. It contains your secret keys, and the device "knows how" to sign transactions without connecting to the Internet. Even being an autonomous "cold" storage, the hardware Wallet is flexible when performing tasks - both offline and online. With it you can already spend bitcoins at any time. It can be attached to a key chain or worn in a pocket. As you can see, TREZOR allows you to store bitcoins off the network, and when you connect it to the computer, you send the necessary transaction.

Coinomi - a web wallet, installed as a mobile application (so far only on Android). One of the main advantages of the Wallet is that it allows you to store not only Bitcoin, but also other crypto-currencies (with a full list available during installation or on the Coinomi website). Coinomi is a great multi crypto online wallet. The code is open source with Private keys being kept securely on your device. At present the wallet is only available on your android devices - however the team are developing an Apple ios version. The wallet currently supports 78 coins.

Bitcoin-Wallet Mycelium positions itself, neither more nor less, a "Wallet by default". It really is made very qualitatively: a convenient simple interface and many functions (both standard and innovative). Users of different levels of "advancement" positively respond about it and recommend to use. Mycelium Wallet is for the more adept bitcoin user - giving coin control features. The wallet is backed by a large active development team that is continuously innovating. Android Mobile is the main platform although the team has developed cold wallet prepaid cards too, that can act as a form of cold storage.

Xapo provides its users with a fairly convenient wallet for daily operations, as well as a Vault (cold bitcoin wallet), designed for long-term safe storage of crypto currency, bitcoin. There are mobile versions of this purse for Android, as well as for iOS. In addition, each user can order a Xapo debit card for purchases in online stores or withdraw cash from ATMs around the world. Appearing in 2012, HARO is confidently gaining momentum. Thus, according to experts, the total investment in the project for 2014 amounted to 100 million. From what, we conclude that HARO came to the Bitcoin market "seriously and for a long time."

A unique feature of the Exodus wallet is its integration with the famous exchange platform Shapeshift. Among other software solutions for storing and transferring crypto currency, this multicurrency wallet features a very pleasant look, an intuitive interface. The Exodus purse will undoubtedly be liked by those who actively use not only bitcoin, but also popular altcoyins (such as Ethereum, Litecoin, Dash and Dogecoin) and, at the same time, does not want to bother with individual purses for each crypto currency, and also exchangers and exchanges (for converting one currency into another).

Over the past few years, the online payment environment has integrated a significant number of new features. Payments are now very simple - you just need to enter information in a simple form, click on the button and confirm the payment. Nevertheless, making any payment tie us to a bank account. Thus, the government monitors most of the money that we earn, store or spend. "Big people" came up with a huge number of different taxes and "rules" for us. Unfortunately, the existing financial system is often disadvantageous for consumers. Why? Because very often it takes more than it gives.

Bithumb Cryptocurrency Exchange

The South Korean Bithumb exchange, which today holds the palm of the championship in terms of the total trading volume, offers traders the opportunity to work with just six currencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, Ripple and Dash. All currency pairs are tied to the South Korean won, therefore, in order to exchange bitcoins for Ethereum, you will first have to sell bitcoins and buy wonas, and then purchase airwaves on them. The commission for all transactions is 0.15%. For trading on the exchange, verification is required with the provision of copies of documents.

Bittrex Cryptocurrency Exchange

Bittrex Cryptocurrency Exchange is one of the largest exchanges both in terms of trading in crypto currency, and in the diversity of altcoyins. Now it presents more than 190 different crypto-currencies, for trading, in total, 906 currency pairs. Commission for all transactions is 0.25% regardless of their volume. The exchange requires the verification of the account with the indication of personal data for the output of a digital currency with a total volume of up to 3 bitcoins per day and with the provision of a copy of the identity document for output up to 100 bitcoins per day. Entry and withdrawal of funds from the exchange is possible only with the help of crypto-currency wallets.

Coinbase Pro Cryptocurrency Exchange

Backed by trusted investors and used by millions of customers globally, Coinbase Pro is one of the most popular and well-known brokers and trading platforms in the world. The Coinbase Pro platform makes it easy to securely buy, use, store and trade digital currency. Users can purchase bitcoins, Ether and now Litecoin from Coinbase through a digital walletavailable on Android & iPhone or through trading with other users on the company’s Global Digital Asset Exchange (GDAX) subsidiary. GDAX currently operates in the US, Europe, UK, Canada, Australia, and Singapore.

DSX Cryptocurrency Exchange

DSX - the UK first cryptocurrency exchange run by the FCA regulated ePayments. DSX enables brokers, funds, corporates, asset managers as well as retail investors to access growing digital securities marketplace. The DSX technology and architecture are carefully designed using the latest techniques, cutting-edge best practices, and in-house intellectual property, to ensure the highest software quality, user-friendly interface, and superb financial industry standards. DSX high liquidity is driven by the growing ePayments client base and the integration with bitcoin merchant acquirers that use the DSX platform exclusively to sell digital currency. This means our traders benefit from the lowest spreads on the market.

INDACOIN Cryptocurrency Exchange

Indacoin is a company based in the UK, with its headquarters being in London. With an impressive, modern website and with their announcement on zero fees for execution of limit orders, Indacoin has caught worldwide attention. Indacoin.com is a global platform enabling the quickest bitcoin purchases in more than 200 countries with a credit or debit card and no registration. If it’s the first time you use the card, you will receive a call from Indacoin with a 4-digit code, which should be entered on your order page. After that, you will have to enter a 3-digit code, which can be found on your online card statement next to the charge amount.

LocalBitcoins Cryptocurrency Exchange

On LocalBitcoins.com, people from different countries can exchange their local currency for bitcoins. Site users post ads where they indicate the exchange rate and payment methods for buying and selling bitcoins. You respond to these ads and agree to a personal meeting to make a purchase with cash, or carry out transactions online, by selecting one of the payment methods. Bitcoins are stored to the Internet purse LocalBitcoins.com, from where you can directly pay for purchases.

Kraken Cryptocurrency Exchange

Currently, 59 currency pairs are traded on Kraken. Commission for operations depends on the pair and volume of the transaction and for most pairs does not exceed 0.26%. It is allowed to deposit and withdraw funds with the help of a crypto-currency purse, or by bank transfer. To start any operations, you need to verify your account: for trading, as well as entering or withdrawing funds from cryptotices, it is enough to specify personal data, you need to provide copies of documents to use the bank transfer. The daily limit of withdrawal of funds in fiat money is 25 thousand dollars, for crypto-currency is the equivalent of 50 thousand dollars.

CEX.IO Cryptocurrency Exchange

CEX.io Cryptocurrency Exchange was established in 2013 and is developed to exchange crypto currency for dollars and euros with the subsequent withdrawal of funds received. The work is carried out with many well-known and little-known types of crypto currency, as well as with the dollar, euro and ruble. For the input and output of funds, users pay a nominal commission, since everything runs in automatic mode, the money is deposited on the account almost instantly. At the moment, you can withdraw funds to cards from Mastercard and Visa, as well as use the service of withdrawal to a bank account. In addition, the withdrawal of funds with Skrill, SEPA, AstroPay has recently become available. The work of the exchange is carried out in Russian, Chinese, Italian and English.