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Blockchain Summit 2015, Photo credit: John Dill, Mai Tai Global

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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 […]

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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.