Latest from Jon Southurst
Classified Ads Site Gumtree Blocks Bitcoin Listings
Gumtree, the UK's largest online classifieds site auto-removes listings related to bitcoin.
Directory.io Prank Proves Bitcoin Protocol's Strength
A website that listed bitcoin private keys with corresponding public addresses has been revealed as a prank.
BTC China in Discussion With Regulators Over Bitcoin Recognition
The world’s busiest bitcoin exchange has been in 'low-level' discussions to get bitcoin recognised as an official currency.
Sports Fan Gets $20k in Donations After Waving Bitcoin Sign on ESPN
One lucky football fan has received over $20,000 in donations simply for getting his bitcoin address on ESPN’s Gameday.
Australian Bitcoin Exchange CoinJar Gets A$500k in Venture Funding
Australian bitcoin exchange CoinJar has received A$500,000 in venture funding.
Leaked Documents Show Dutch Rabobank Blocked Bitcoin for 'Ethical Reasons'
It's been revealed that the Netherlands' third-largest bank blocked transfers to bitcoin exchanges on 'ethical grounds'.
Roger Ver, 'Bitcoin Jesus', Makes Largest Ever Bitcoin Donation of $1 Million
Globetrotting bitcoin entrepreneur Roger Ver just made a $1 million charitable bitcoin donation after ‘losing’ a bet.
British Island Wants to Make Physical Bitcoins with UK Royal Mint Deal
A tiny island in the English Channel, Alderney, wants to become a bitcoin financial services center.
China's Third-Largest Mobile Network Now Accepts Bitcoin
Consumers in China can now purchase smartphones with bitcoin from major carrier China Telecom.
Bitcoin Payment Processor BIPS Attacked, Over $1 Million Stolen
Payment processor and free online wallet service BIPS suffered a major attack that saw 1,295 BTC (over $1m) stolen.
