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Jon Southurst is based in Tokyo and has reported on the Bitcoin and blockchain industry since 2013. He has worked for a number of crypto news websites, and creates videos on Bitcoin SV for the YouTube channels BitcoinSVtrain and MetaNetTV.

Article by Jon Southurst

Bitwise Industries CEOs charged over fake financial records that put 900 out of work
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10 November, 2023

Bitwise Industries CEOs charged over fake financial records that put 900 out of work

Former Bitwise CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin, Jr. would face a hefty penalty of $250,000 and a 20-year jail...
Promoting BSV blockchain in the enterprise world—check out this ebook collection
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8 November, 2023

Promoting BSV blockchain in the enterprise world—check out this ebook collection

The BSV Blockchain Association, in partnership with Bryan Daugherty and BSV experts, launches an ebook series to help industry players...
‘A cool place for everyone’—Real World Podcasts is now Gibeo
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7 November, 2023

‘A cool place for everyone’—Real World Podcasts is now Gibeo

Gibeo has recently re-launched, and plans to onboard more creators, which is part of an overall improvement process its developers...
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on 7 charges
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3 November, 2023

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on 7 charges

Crypto's former wonder boy Sam Bankman-Fried could see himself landing in jail for 115 years after being found guilty of...
28 countries sign ‘Bletchley Declaration’ on AI risks and safety
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3 November, 2023

28 countries sign ‘Bletchley Declaration’ on AI risks and safety

Countries unite in the Bletchley Declaration, acknowledging the pressing need for collective management of AI risks, emphasizing transparency, cooperation, and...
Taiwan police say 320 million Tether money laundering case is a new record
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2 November, 2023

Taiwan police say 320 million Tether money laundering case is a new record

40-year-old Qiu, who claims to be a water merchant, is said to have received funds from groups involved in criminal...

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