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.

Jon Southurst

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Mt. Gox Officially Files for Liquidation

The defunct bitcoin exchange is now less likely to ever recover missing or seized funds, diminishing relaunch hopes.

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PBOC Deadline Day: Business as Usual for BTC China

BTC China's banking partners have not issued any instructions to halt deposits, says CEO Bobby Lee.

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BTC China Launches First 'Soft Bitcoin ATM' Interface for International Markets

New local trading platform lets any individual or shopkeeper become a bitcoin ATM anywhere, says BTC China.

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Corkket.com Takes on eBay and Craigslist With Local Bitcoin Classifieds

The New York startup says it's "more local than eBay, more trustworthy than Craigslist" with secure bitcoin payments.

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Money Spinners: Bitcoin ATMs Make Capitol Hill Debut

This week's bitcoin ATM roundup takes us from Helsinki all the way to the US House of Representatives.

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Bitcoin Price Drops 10% as Chinese Exchanges Stop Bank Deposits

Bitcoin prices sank under $403 after several Chinese exchanges made public announcements on their sites.

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National Australia Bank Turns Back on Bitcoin, Closes Accounts

Australia's bitcoin-friendliest bank turns cold, closing accounts due to 'unacceptable risk' to its business and reputation.

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Major Security Flaw 'Heartbleed' Puts Critical Services at Risk

A major security flaw affecting over half the internet could have a disproportionate impact on vulnerable bitcoin services.

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Bitcoin Mining Hardware Maker AMT Facing Court Over Delays

Another ASIC bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer is facing legal action over claimed failure to deliver product on time.

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Unofficial Apple iOS Store to Allow Bitcoin Wallet Apps

A startup says it has developed an independent app store for Apple's iOS and isn't afraid of being stopped.

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