Latest from Jon Southurst
Huobi Courts International Customers With Fee Cuts
China's Huobi is making an international push in 2015 by temporarily eliminating or lowering fees on its USD trading platform BitYes.
BitFlyer Raises $1.1 Million from First-Time Japanese Bitcoin Investors
Bitcoin services firm bitFlyer has secured a $1.1m funding round to expand overseas, bringing its total to $2.93m.
Coinbase Secures Approval to Launch Regulated US Bitcoin Exchange
Coinbase is set to launch a US bitcoin exchange already approved by 50% of state regulators on Monday.
Winklevoss Twins Plan Regulated US Bitcoin Exchange
The Winklevoss twins have announced Gemini, a planned bitcoin exchange designed to appeal to US investors with a focus on compliance and security.
Ex-Rugby Star: Smart Contracts Could Prevent Legal Disputes in Sport
Self-enforcing smart contracts could prevent disputes in the sports world and ease pressure on the legal system, says a former professional player.
Bitcoin to Feature at Rakuten's First Financial Conference
Multi-billion-dollar retailer Rakuten is including a panel of bitcoin industry representatives at its first financial conference next month.
Bitcoin Trader Gets Four-Year Jail Term Over Silk Road Connection
Robert Faiella, the bitcoin trader charged alongside BitInstant CEO Charlie Shrem, has been sentenced to four years imprisonment in a New York court.
Singapore Government Sponsors Bitcoin Firm to Attend SXSW Event
Singapore-based bitcoin firm CoinPip will attend South by Southwest in the US in March, thanks to sponsorship from a government agency.
Coinplug to Roll Out World's Biggest Convenience Store Bitcoin Scheme
South Korean firm Coinplug is selling physical bitcoin cards at 8,000 7-Eleven stores, with plans to expand to 24,000 stores nationwide soon.
