Bitcoin France Joins as Tenth Bitcoin Foundation Chapter Affiliate

Bitcoin France Joins as Tenth Bitcoin Foundation Chapter Affiliate

The Bitcoin Foundation is adding affiliates like there's no tomorrow. The organization on Wednesday announced the addition of their tenth affiliate, Bitcoin France. The affiliate will "join the [Bitcoin Foundation's] growing international network of leaders providing education to local media, merchants, consumers, policy-makers and regulatory agencies." At the helm of Bitcoin France is Mr. Philippe Rodriguez, serving as President. Thomas France will join as a Treasurer, and Pierre Noizat will take the position of Secretary General. On the board: Thomas Voegtlin, Gonzague Grandval, David....


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