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Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has announced today that in regards to the Bitcoin network fork on August 1st to create a new chain and token called Bitcoin Cash, all Bitfinex user Bitcoin addresses holding a settled balance will automatically own
equivalent balances in Bitcoin Cash.
The founder also promised that in addition to the common practice of crediting BTC holders
with equivalent balances of the new coin (B2X), they would also receive «a proportional number of Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoins as a reward for their commitment to progress.»
Certain rogue actors are now enticing Bitcoin holders who are technically entitled to
equivalent balances on the BCD chain to claim them, ostensibly by reuiring entry of sensitive security information.
At the time of the fork, all Bitcoin addresses holding a balance will automatically have
equivalent balances in Bitcoin Cash.