Bitcoin Revolution London Style
Bitcoin revolution is taking the world by storm and London is fast emerging to be the hotspot for everything related to Bitcoin. This January, London successfully hosted the Bitcoin Expo and will host a new series of workshops for developers, popular as DevCore London, in April. DevCore London will feature prominent speakers such as Bitcoin Foundation Chief Scientist Gavin Andresen, Blockchain's CEO Peter Smith and Lead Developer Matt Tuzzolo. The UK government is also making substantial efforts in order to ensure that the residents have access to the latest technological advancements....
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