24 Jan '14, 5pm

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

Billionaire entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has revealed a handful of people have paid in bitcoin for their place on board the Virgin Galactic spaceship. Back in November, Branson announced his commercial space flight venture Virgin Galactic was to accept payment in bitcoins and, just two months later, “six or seven” people have already paid for their tickets in the digital currency. Earlier this month, Virgin Galactic took its SpaceShipTwo on its third test flight, with the craft reaching 71,000 feet – its highest yet. SpaceShipTwo is a consumer-ready vehicle designed to fly to the edge of space. It is partly based on the technology of SpaceShipOne, the craft that completed the first manned private spaceflight in 2004. Sir Richard Branson Advocate Branson told CNBC he was very interested in bitcoin, but shouldn’t be considered its number one advocate. “What I’m saying is...

Full article: http://www.coindesk.com/richard-branson-6-bitcoin-custome...

Tweets

Branson on bitcoin: Take that, Mr. Dimon

cnbc.com 24 Jan '14, 1pm

Sir Richard Branson says there will be a global currency—whether its bitcoin or something else—that will "take on Jamie Di...

What it’s like to fly Upper Class with Virgin A...

aluxurytravelblog.com 23 Jan '14, 1pm

The first thing to note is that the Virgin Atlantic service begins from the moment you leave home. They’ll send a limo to ...

We just won't admit it! -- rocky's bru: Confirm...

rockybru.com.my 25 Jan '14, 4am

Have you watched Anwar's sex video? Gotta read : Honey, can I have my Omega please? NO, I have not watched the video. I wa...

What is the “irreducible core” of Bitcoin?

gendal.wordpress.com 25 Jan '14, 5pm

Richard, I agree that there is still a lack of understanding among the general public about how and why Bitcoin works. But...

Confirmed! Malaysians are one gay people: A hap...

rockybru.com.my 25 Jan '14, 4am

Have you watched Anwar's sex video? Gotta read : Honey, can I have my Omega please? NO, I have not watched the video. I wa...

Jamie Dimon Goes On The Attack On Bitcoin

Jamie Dimon Goes On The Attack On Bitcoin

businessinsider.com 23 Jan '14, 1pm

CNBC "It's a terrible store of value." See Also An Introduction To Bitcoin A Group Of Miners Has Exposed One Of Bitcoin's ...

Exciting new #keybenefits confirmed for 'A Worl...

oxfordbus.co.uk 24 Jan '14, 12pm

A World Elsewhere by Alan Franks 22nd January – 15th February "You’re living in the most amazing old buildings and studyin...

Virgin Galactic has successful maiden voyage.

pddnet.com 16 Jan '14, 9pm

Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo has made its third rocket-powered supersonic flight in the Mojave Desert, soaring to a reco...

Hawk flight for top cadet: @RAF_Valley @RoyalAi...

raf.mod.uk 25 Jan '14, 3pm

Cdt FS Osasona from 2477 (Britwell) squadron attended RAF Valley in January to experience a once in a life time opportunit...