Bitcoin-Accepting VPN Company Gets Roger Ver as Advisor
Private Internet Access has announced the inclusion of Roger Ver as a member of the company's advisory board. VPN service provider Private Internet Access has announced the inclusion of Roger Ver, a well-know Bitcoin veteran, in its new advisory board. The London Trust Media-owned company, which is also known to be one of the first VPN services to accept Bitcoin payments for subscriptions, discussed how and why Ver came into the frame. CEO Ted Kim called Ver his invaluable friend, and desired that his strong background in privacy and encryption will help Private Internet Access grow.....
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