Richard Branson

Virgin’s Richard Branson Warns on Bitcoin Scam Sites Using His Name

The British tycoon published a post Thursday warning the public to ignore bitcoin scams promoting themselves using his image.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 May 2018

Blockchain Evangelists Plot Retreat to Richard Branson’s Island

Richard Branson’s private island in the Caribbean is set to host yet another blockchain-focused gathering this month.

Business  ·  1 June 2016
BitFury

Lucy Liu Touts Blockchain Tech at Discussion on Branson’s Island

Block Chain Summit, the exclusive bitcoin event held on Richard Branson’s private island, has revealed a surprising advocate of blockchain technology. According to tweets from Necker Island, actress Lucy Liu – better known for her work in Hollywood blockbusters and Sherlock Holmes reboot Elementary – joined participants for a Skype discussion on how the blockchain could play a […]

Business  ·  28 May 2015
Bitcoin

Block Chain Summit Responds to Backlash Over Private Island Bash

BitFury CEO Valery Vavilov and Bill Tai open up about the Block Chain Summit, one of the most divisive digital currency events in recent months.

Business  ·  4 May 2015
Bitcoin

Richard Branson to Host Bitcoin Summit on Private Island

Billionaire Richard Branson is set to bring "the world's greatest minds in cryptocurrency" together to discuss bitcoin on his personal private island.

Business  ·  28 April 2015
Australia

Richard Branson Backs Digital Currency Ahead of Australia Summit

Sir Richard Branson has voiced his support for bitcoin ahead of the GDCC forum in Brisbane, Australia, this Sunday.

Business  ·  13 November 2014
News

Sir Richard Branson: Bitcoin is Working

Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson says bitcoin is already a functional currency – one that has spawned a growing industry.

Business  ·  11 September 2014
Exchanges

BitPay Raises $30 Million in Record-Breaking Bitcoin Funding Round

BitPay has raised $30m in new funding from big-name investors including Richard Branson and Index Ventures.

Business  ·  13 May 2014
Lifestyle

11 Top Bitcoin Memes

Because one does not simply hold back from appreciating bitcoin memes.

Business  ·  29 March 2014
News

Winklevoss Twins Buy Virgin Galactic Tickets With Bitcoin

The Winklevoss twins are to climb aboard Virgin Galactic's spaceship – and they paid for their tickets in bitcoin.

Business  ·  5 March 2014
Startups

Richard Branson: 6 Bitcoin Customers Confirmed for Virgin Galactic Space Flight

Richard Branson revealed that a handful of people have paid in bitcoin for their flight on Virgin Galactic's spaceship.

Business  ·  24 January 2014
Startups

The Best Real-World Bitcoin Merchant Pioneers of This Year

We salute the pioneers who blazed a trail for bitcoin and promoted its use around the world in 2013.

Business  ·  29 December 2013
Startups

Virgin Galactic Accepts Bitcoin for Space Travel, says Billionaire Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that his commercial space flight venture Virgin Galactic is to accept payment in bitcoins.

Business  ·  22 November 2013