Latest from Jon Southurst
Dorian Nakamoto Launches Legal Fund to Refute Newsweek Claims
The campaign aims to fund legal action against Newsweek on behalf of the man accused of being bitcoin's inventor.
New Bitcoin Wallet App Targets Philippines Remittance Market
Coins.ph has built a mobile bitcoin wallet app with an eye on emerging market use cases, particularly Philippines remittances.
Sierra Leone Group Continues Bitcoin Drive to Fight Ebola
The Sierra Leone Liberty Group has used bitcoin donations to combt Ebola, but says the fight is not over.
Bitcoin Derivatives Platform Advances in Global Startup Contest
Bitcoin derivatives exchange BitMEX has won the Slush Hong Kong competition, where startups pitched their plans to venture investors.
Digital Asset Liquidity Exchange Melotic Closes $1.175 Million Seed Round
Hong Kong's Melotic will spend its $1.175m investment to establish itself as a liquidity provider for various digital assets.
'Bitcoin Guru' Andreas Antonopoulos Appears Before Canadian Senate
Bitcoin evangelist and 'guru' Andreas Antonopoulos today appeared before the Canadian Senate to answer questions about decentralization and security.
Coinplug's $2.5 Million Funding Round Reveals Bitcoin Growth in Korea
South Korea's Coinplug has secured a $2.5m funding round from mainly local investors, and is targeting young online shoppers.
Blockchain to Grow Further After Closing $30.5 Million Funding Round
Popular wallet and data source Blockchain has closed one of the biggest funding rounds in bitcoin history, at $30.5m.
Australian Senate Launches Inquiry into Bitcoin and Digital Currencies
The Australian Senate is to hold an inquiry into digital currencies, as industry representatives call for tax clarity.
Chomping at the Bitcoin: An Expert's Take on Bitcoin in China
In a new book, Shanghai-based consultant Zennon Kapron speculates on the present and future of bitcoin in China.
