Jon Southurst

Jon Southurst is a business-tech and economic development writer who discovered bitcoin in early 2012. His work has appeared in numerous blogs, UN development appeals, and Canadian & Australian newspapers. Based in Tokyo for a decade, Jon is a regular at bitcoin meetups in Japan and likes to write about any topic that straddles technology and world-altering economics.

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Malaysian Taxi Customers Can Now Pay with Bitcoin

Taxi passengers in Malaysia are Asia's first to be able to pay with bitcoin, thanks to matching service Taximonger.

Malaysia taxis

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Bitcoin Foundation's New Head Patrick Murck Outlines Future Plans

Incoming Bitcoin Foundation executive director Patrick Murck has outlined his agenda for the organization's future.

Patrick Murck Bitcoin Foundation

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Bitcoin Exchange Kraken Launches in Japan

Kraken launches a bitcoin exchange in Japan today, aiming at the nation's active traders and finance professionals.

Japanese city at night

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Coinbase's New Multisig Vault Gives Users Control Over Keys

Coinbase has added multisig options to its Vault accounts, giving advanced users more control over their own security.

Digital key

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Small Australian City Plans for a Big Bitcoin Economy

Launceston, Tasmania, hopes to put itself on the map with a bitcoin-based economy supported by local businesses and government.

Launceston Tasmania

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Former SEC Chair Takes Advisory Roles at BitPay and Vaurum

Long-serving former SEC chairman Arthur Levitt has taken advisory roles at US bitcoin firms BitPay and Vaurum.

Regulation stamp and docs

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New Bitcoin Exchange Says Australia is Ideal Location

New Australian exchange Independent Reserve says its regulatory compliance and stable location will appeal to customers seeking security.

Sydney, Australia (CoinDesk archives)

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Bitcoin Foundation Plans New Nomination Process Before Elections

The Bitcoin Foundation is improving its corporate governance structures with ideas for new nomination procedures ahead of board elections.

ballot box

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Asia's Largest Business Forum Shines Spotlight on Bitcoin

Bitcoin left its mark during panels at the World Knowledge Forum and Korea University's Bitcoin Expo in Seoul.

Seoul Tower, Korea

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Chinese Exchange Yuanbao Now Lets Customers Mortgage Their Bitcoin

Chinese exchange Yuanbao.com is now offering P2P lending, with borrowers using bitcoins and other digital assets as collateral.

Money Lending