Overstock CEO Delivers Keynote to 1,000+ Attendees at Bitcoin2014
The Bitcoin2014 conference kicked off today in the Netherlands with a keynote address from Overstock CEO and bitcoin enthusiast Patrick Byrne. Byrne delivered his keynote speech to a large portion of the 1,100 registered participants at the conference gathered in the Passenger Terminal in Amsterdam. The talk was an information-heavy lesson in the historical context of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Byrne used historical great thinkers like Marx, Hegel and Kant, as well as modern-day academics like Francis Fukayama, to explain why he backs the cryptocurrency revolution. "As much as I love....
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Bitcoin2014 Conference was held in Amsterdam this past weekend. With more than 1,100 attendees present at the Amsterdam Passenger Terminal, the conference was a prime learning, networking and brainstorming opportunity for bitcoin enthusiasts from around the world. Day One. The conference kicked off on Friday 16th May, with a welcome note from Jon Matonis, executive director of Bitcoin Foundation followed by a keynote address from Overstock CEO, Patrick Byrne. The Chief Scientist of the Bitcoin Foundation, Gavin Andresen also delivered his annual 'State of Bitcoin' address on the Friday. He....
The Bitcoin2014 conference kicked off in exuberant style with Patrick Byrne's crash course in Western philosophy. From there the day went on to address bitcoin-backed securities, Circle's long-awaited emergence from 'stealth' mode and the 'State of Bitcoin' as judged by Gavin Andresen, chief scientist for the Bitcoin Foundation. Here are today's highlights: Overstock to issue bitcoin bonds? Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne is no stranger to making big statements. In February, he told Wired the world was headed toward financial apocalypse, warning that "someday, either zombies walk the Earth....
Inside Bitcoins Conference and Expo will be returning to Las Vegas on October 5-7! The event will feature 35 informational sessions, over 70 speakers, 4 keynotes, and a half day of workshops! Taking place at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, the conference will cover a wide range of topics including mainstream adoption, compliance, bitcoin startups, investing, mining, altcoins, equipment, and more. An impressive lineup of bitcoin experts and thought leaders will share their insights and knowledge on the implications of bitcoin, along with predictions on what lies ahead. The first 300 paid....
The Bitcoin2014 Conference kicks off today at the Passenger Terminal venue in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. With the general theme of 'Building the Digital Economy', the event will provide an extensive schedule of big name speakers from across the bitcoin, financial, technological and entrepreneurial worlds (see a selection below). The CoinDesk team will be covering the conference over its three days, so keep an eye on the home page for the latest news and updates. Furthermore, we will be travelling to Amsterdam's 'Bitcoin Boulevard' and publishing video footage of events on our YouTube....
Overstock making strides again with Bitcoin adoption! Unlike many companies that use Bitpay and Coinbase as a processor and immediately convert to fiat, Overstock actually holds 10% of Bitcoin received as Bitcoin. In fact, according to Patrick Byrne when he delivered his keynote address on Saturday at the Bitcoin in the Beltway conference, 3% of Bitcoin sales from Overstock will be used to spread awareness of it. Also, Patrick is hard at work on trying to get Overstock internationally (Bitcoin is only accepted in US as of writing) to accept Bitcoin. As if you cannot tell, Patrick is a....