BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - Jan 5, 2015) - New Hampshire-based cryptocurrency startup ziftrCOIN (https://www.ziftrcoin.com/) is excited to announce that ziftrCOINs will be listed on popular cryptocurrency exchanges Cryptsy and Melotic in 2015 when the coins are released. Cryptsy will also work with ziftrCOIN to integrate with ziftrPAY, Ziftr's secure API that enables retailers to accept all types of cryptocurrency in addition to credit card payments.

ziftrCOIN, the gateway coin to mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, was designed to onboard the next 10 million cryptocurrency users. Ziftr, the company behind ziftrCOIN, has developed a suite of tools and applications, including ziftrPAY, which will integrate with Bitcoin, ziftrCOIN and other altcoins to make cryptocurrency highly accessible and easily adoptable for both consumers and retailers.

"We're honored that Cryptsy and Melotic have agreed to list ziftrCOINs on their exchanges," said Bob Wilkins, CEO of Ziftr and ziftrCOIN. "We believe that ziftrCOIN is the gateway coin to mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, so it will be great to see it listed alongside popular altcoins like Litecoin and Dogecoin."

Cryptsy is a United States-based cryptocurrency exchange that currently has over 270,000 registered users from all over the world with a volume of over 300,000 trades per day. Cryptsy's mission is to provide a safe, simple, and efficient environment for users to trade crypto-currencies with each other.

"The partnership with ziftrPAY is an exciting, new foray into a market that we have been wanting to get into for a while," said Paul Vernon, CEO of Cryptsy. "Our expertise in crypto coupled with Ziftr's business expertise makes for an exciting future."

Melotic is a Hong Kong-based exchange that curates a selection of digital assets and works with issuers and companies to incorporate digital assets into their businesses. Melotic offers low fees, a clean interface, easy-to-use API and strong security, as well as tools for digital asset businesses. There are currently nine strategically selected coins listed on Melotic, including Litecoin, Dogecoin, Ripple and Stellar.

"We're incredibly excited to work with Ziftr and add ziftrCOIN to our platform," said Jack Wang, CEO of Melotic. "Not only have Bob and his team developed a unique business model that has tremendous potential to drive cryptocurrency adoption, they've invented an innovative new coin in the process."

ziftrCOIN launched the ziftrCOIN presale on Dec. 9, giving interested parties the opportunity to purchase ziftrCOINs at a low rate and earn rewards ranging from a limited-edition cold storage coin to a ziftrCOIN mining rig. Proceeds from the ziftrCOIN presale will fund Ziftr's goal of bringing cryptocurrency to the mainstream, and all purchased ziftrCOINs will become available for use in February 2015. In late 2015, Ziftr will give away 300 million ziftrCOINs (a maximum of 100 ziftrCOINs to each individual) so that everyday consumers can begin familiarizing themselves with cryptocurrency. Each ziftrCOIN will have a minimum redemption value of $1 when used within Ziftr's retailer network, functioning similarly to a coupon.

To participate in the ziftrCOIN presale before the coins run out, visit http://www.ziftrCOIN.com/presale.

About ziftrCOIN™

ziftrCOIN, the first digital currency developed for online shoppers, aims to revolutionize e-commerce by putting cryptocurrency into the hands of consumers and enabling them to conduct simple, secure transactions at their favorite online retailers. For more information about ziftrCOIN, visit: www.ziftrCOIN.com

About Ziftr®

Established in 2008 and based in Milford, New Hampshire, Ziftr revolutionizes the online shopping experience through the development of innovative products, tools and apps that make life easier for both consumers and retailers. The company's first tools, a browser add-on and mobile app that connect shoppers with the best deals at their favorite online retailers, have had more than 2.5 million downloads.

Ziftr is a product of myVBO®, a full-service design, marketing and development company that helps businesses turn their ambitions into realities.

For more information about Ziftr, visit www.ziftr.com.

About Cryptsy

Cryptsy is a cryptocurrency exchange that currently has over 270,000 registered users from all over the world with a volume of over 300,000 trades per day. Cryptsy's mission is to provide a safe, simple and efficient environment for users to trade cryptocurrencies with each other.

For more information about Cryptsy, visit https://www.cryptsy.com/.

About Melotic

Melotic is a Hong Kong-based exchange that curates a selection of digital assets and works with issuers and companies to incorporate digital assets into their businesses. Melotic offers low fees, a clean interface, easy-to-use API and strong security, as well as tools for digital asset businesses.

For more information about Melotic, visit www.melotic.com.

Disclaimer

All statements in this release, other than statements of historical facts that address future ziftrCOIN availability, or developments that the ziftrCOIN expects are forward looking statements. Although the Corporation believes the expectations expressed in such forward looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward looking statements. Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those in the forward looking statements include, but are not limited to: market volatility; continued availability of capital, financing and personnel; government regulation and laws; and general economic, market or business conditions.