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Richard Branson Backs Digital Currency Ahead of Australia Summit
Sir Richard Branson has voiced his support for bitcoin ahead of the GDCC forum in Brisbane, Australia, this Sunday.

Bitcoin Price Surges Past $400 Mark
The bitcoin price has surged past $400 for the first time since mid-October, gaining over 9% today.

Developer Mentoring Service Codementor Announces Bitcoin Support
Online developers' marketplace Codementor has integrated bitcoin for payments and payouts for its online mentoring service.

Think Tank: Blockchain Could be 'Economic Layer' for the Web
The Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (IEET) has published a brief article advocating the use blockchain technology.

Japanese Scholars Draft Proposal for a Better Bitcoin
Japanese researchers have published a set of monetary policy proposals they say could stabilise bitcoin's volatility.

Gallery: Fire Destroys Thai Bitcoin Mining Facility
A 5-megawatt bitcoin mining farm in Thailand was destroyed in a massive fire earlier this week.

Google Search Study Hints at 'Shady Truth' of Bitcoin Users
Researchers at the University of Kentucky have published a new paper examining the characteristics of US bitcoin users.

CFTC Commissioner Calls For Flexible Regulation of Digital Currencies
CFTC commissioner Mark Wetjen has spoken out in favour of flexible bitcoin regulation in the derivatives space and beyond.

UK Treasury Issues 'Call for Information' on Digital Currencies
The UK Treasury is to examine digital currencies to better understand the risks and benefits offered by the technology.

Regulated Gambling Platform Cozy Games Accepts Bitcoin in Industry First
Payment processor GoCoin has teamed up with iGaming operator Cozy Games to deliver digital currency payments on its platform.
