Because the exchanges are immature and inherently untrustworthy. Icbit is no exception: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=50817.640 https://bitcointalk.o

Because the exchanges are immature and inherently untrustworthy. Icbit is no exception: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=50817.640 https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=50817.640 Like I said, bitcoin is more of a toy than a currency. If I want to play around with fake money, I'll join a virtual stock exchange.