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Richard Branson

Blockchain Evangelists Plot Retreat to Richard Branson’s Island

Michael del CastilloJun 1, 2016

Richard Branson’s private island in the Caribbean is set to host yet another blockchain-focused gathering this month.

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Lucy Liu Touts Blockchain Tech at Discussion on Branson’s Island

Yessi Bello PerezMay 28, 2015

Block Chain Summit, the exclusive bitcoin event held on Richard Branson’s private island, has revealed a surprising advocate of blockchain technology. According to tweets from Necker Island, actress Lucy Liu – better known for her work in Hollywood blockbusters and Sherlock Holmes reboot Elementary – joined participants for a Skype discussion on how the blockchain could play a […]

Crime

Virgin’s Richard Branson Warns on Bitcoin Scam Sites Using His Name

David FloydMay 4, 2018

The British tycoon published a post Thursday warning the public to ignore bitcoin scams promoting themselves using his image.

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Block Chain Summit Responds to Backlash Over Private Island Bash

Pete RizzoMay 4, 2015

BitFury CEO Valery Vavilov and Bill Tai open up about the Block Chain Summit, one of the most divisive digital currency events in recent months.

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Richard Branson to Host Bitcoin Summit on Private Island

Pete RizzoApr 28, 2015

Billionaire Richard Branson is set to bring "the world's greatest minds in cryptocurrency" together to discuss bitcoin on his personal private island.

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Australia

Richard Branson Backs Digital Currency Ahead of Australia Summit

Nermin Hajdarbegovic

Sir Richard Branson has voiced his support for bitcoin ahead of the GDCC forum in Brisbane, Australia, this Sunday.

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Sir Richard Branson: Bitcoin is Working

Nermin Hajdarbegovic

Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson says bitcoin is already a functional currency – one that has spawned a growing industry.

Venture Capital

BitPay Raises $30 Million in Record-Breaking Bitcoin Funding Round

Pete Rizzo

BitPay has raised $30m in new funding from big-name investors including Richard Branson and Index Ventures.

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11 Top Bitcoin Memes

Roop Gill

Because one does not simply hold back from appreciating bitcoin memes.

Winklevoss

Winklevoss Twins Buy Virgin Galactic Tickets With Bitcoin

Danny Bradbury

The Winklevoss twins are to climb aboard Virgin Galactic's spaceship – and they paid for their tickets in bitcoin.

Richard Branson

Richard Branson: 6 Bitcoin Customers Confirmed for Virgin Galactic Space Flight

Emily Spaven

Richard Branson revealed that a handful of people have paid in bitcoin for their flight on Virgin Galactic's spaceship.

Life on Bitcoin

The Best Real-World Bitcoin Merchant Pioneers of This Year

Jon Southurst

We salute the pioneers who blazed a trail for bitcoin and promoted its use around the world in 2013.

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Virgin Galactic Accepts Bitcoin for Space Travel, says Billionaire Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson

Emily Spaven

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that his commercial space flight venture Virgin Galactic is to accept payment in bitcoins.