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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Money-Spinners: Bitcoin ATMs Make Firsts from California to Congress

This week's roundup of bitcoin ATM/vending machine installations, and a couple of other interesting items to watch out for.

Mountain View Silicon Valley ATM

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eBay Adds New 'Virtual Currency' Category to US Site

The popular online auction site and marketplace quietly included the category in its 'Category Changes' list for April.

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Tipping Platform Patreon 'Exploring Bitcoin Integration'

Patreon has 'already built most of the code' to integrate regular bitcoin donations for its artists and other creators.

Patreon tip-donation jar

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South Korean Bitcoin Startup Coinplug Secures Further $400k Investment

The bitcoin multi-services company will use the new funds to hire more engineers and expand into new markets.

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University of Nicosia Launches Free 'Introduction to Digital Currencies' Online Course

The Massive Open Online Course also offers accelerated sessions for the fast-learning and time-poor.

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Judge Orders Mark Karpeles to Submit to Questioning in US

A judge has ordered Mt. Gox's CEO to the US to justify an extension of bankruptcy protection there.

Mt. Gox bitcoin protest

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ZipZap CEO: Argentina's Volatility Makes Bitcoin Look Stable

ZipZap CEO Alan Safahi tells CoinDesk about his company's expansion plans, and why bitcoin matters in emerging economies.

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Shrem's Case Postponed for Possible Plea Deal

Arrested bitcoin entrepreneur Charlie Shrem's case may be postponed to allow a plea deal, according to a US Attorney.

Charlie Shrem is the former founder of BitInstant and co-founder of cryptocurrency intelligence service CryptoIQ.

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Neo & Bee Suspends BTC Share Trading Due to 'Abnormal Activity'

Neo & Bee has requested a temporary suspension of its bitcoin share trading while it investigates 'abnormal activity'.

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BTC-e Now Offers Trading in Chinese Yuan

In a surprising move, major digital currency exchange BTC-e announced today it would begin trading in Chinese offshore yuan.

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