Not sure if you've tried it, but I've always gotten my HIVE by purchasing bitcoin, litecoin, eth, etc. using Coinbase and then using the "Buy Hive" option in PEAKD wallet that uses simpleswap.io... it gives a nice update on the transaction status as it progresses, and typically completes within seconds or just few minutes.

I totally agree that having it more easily accessible would GREATLY increase it's volume and value. I know several folks I've referred just found it "too hard" to get started, or to quickly make transactions.
Would fully support an effort to get us on more exchanges directly. IMHO this would be worth more than any other development effort we have.
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