The rise of Bitcoin: Bitcoin London's investors and entrepreneurs
Excerpt from Financial Times. Bitcoin, a decentralised, virtual currency, is garnering increasing interest from investors and entrepreneurs. The FT's Maija Palmer reports from a Bitcoin conference on where the currency is heading and goes to buy her first (fraction) of a Bitcoin. Maija Palmer: In the centre of London's financial district, a crowd of some three hundred entrepreneurs and investors gathered this week to discuss what many believe could be a game-changer for the way we use money. Bitcoin, a decentralized virtual currency began life as something of an experiment. Could an....
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We were headed to London to attend the CoinSummit Bitcoin conference! CoinSummit London is a two day event connecting virtual currency entrepreneurs, angel and VC investors, hedge fund professionals and others who are looking to learn and network in the virtual currency industry. We can’t wait to tell you more about the topics! Live updates from the conference. Instagram updates.
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