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Jon Southurst

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Bitcoin Pioneer and First Bitcoin Recipient Hal Finney Passes Away
Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney passed away this week. In memory, CoinDesk looks back at his life and legacy.

Should Bitcoin Groups Be More Transparent?
The Israeli Bitcoin Association records its board meetings and publishes them online. Should other bitcoin groups follow suit?

Japanese Politician to Crowdfund Bitcoin Research Tour
Japanese politician and digital currency supporter Mineyuki Fukuda is now crowdfunding his study tour of US bitcoin businesses.

Australian Government Portal Publishes Bitcoin Business Guidelines
The Australian government's business information portal now includes a 'Bitcoin for Business' page with guides on usage and taxation.

Sierra Leone Group Diverts Bitcoin Campaign to Fight Ebola
A bitcoin advocacy group in Sierra Leone is switching its focus to a more urgent problem: the Ebola virus.

Korean Bitcoin Startup Korbit Nets $3 Million in Series A Funding
Seoul-based bitcoin multi-services company Korbit has announced $3m Series A funding from some major venture capital investors.

OKCoin Reveals BTC Reserves of 104% as China's Exchanges Undergo Audits
Following accusations that China's top exchanges were fractional-reserve businesses, OKCoin's audit shows it holds 104.86% of customer bitcoins.

Bullion Dealer Amagi Metals to Stop Accepting Fiat Currency
Precious metals dealer Amagi Metals takes a giant leap for bitcoin acceptance: it won't accept US dollars after 2016.

China's 'Big Three' Bitcoin Exchanges: BitLicense Would Harm Overseas Markets
The CEOs of China's three biggest bitcoin exchanges have sent a joint letter commenting on the BitLicense proposal.

Australian Bitcoin Industry Reacts to Tax Proposals
The Australian Tax Office has issued guidelines on how it will tax bitcoin, displeasing some in the local industry.
