Questions tagged [glbse]

The Global Bitcoin Stock Exchange (GLBSE) at https://glbse.com/ is a web based stock exchange system.

GLBSE provides tools to sell stock for bitcoins, pay dividends and various other stock exchange functions.

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What is GLBSE? How does one use it?

What is the Bitcoin Global Stock Exchange? How can one use it effectively?
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Why did GLBSE close?

I went to https://glbse.com/ and see it is closed. It was a stock exchange for shares of companies denominated in Bitcoins. Does anyone know why it closed?
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Is a distributed version of GLBSE possible? How would you design it?

GLBSE is a privately owned bitcoin-based stock exchange website. Recently there has been talk about creating a distributed, open source version of it, without any single point of failure, possibly utilizing blockchain/Namecoin technology. Would such…
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Time series data for issues listed on the (now defunct) GLBSE

I would like to get the following data for every issue ever listed on GLBSE: Time series of closing prices since IPO to de-listing (or closing of GLBSE), Date and quantity of initial and secondary offerings, and Dividend history. The motivation…
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How do dividends work on GLBSE?

I found a GLBSE ticker that I want to invest in. The people behind it claim that it pays dividends (see http://www.blockminers.com/index.php). If I buy this stock on GLBSE, where do my dividends go? Into my GLBSE account balance?
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Can I invest in GLBSE on GLBSE?

With the new design it's starting to take off. I want in on GLBSE itself, is this possible or are there any plans for it to happen?