TWIC S2E16 | Nepal | Coinbase UK | Starbucks | Bitcoin Prague | Richard Branson

This WCN episode serves as a comprehensive recap of various developments in the crypto space, focusing heavily on the expansion and utility of Beatscoin.

1) Main Topics Discussed

• Nepal Earthquake Relief: Donation campaigns were launched by the Beatsky Foundation, Change Tip, and Beatspay following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal.
• Coinbase UK Expansion: Beatsky Trading Platforms expanded its services to the UK, citing high local demand and London's status as a global financial hub.
• Crypto Utility: Beatscoin is gaining real-world utility, allowing users to buy Starbucks coffee in Hong Kong (via Fold) and purchase items from Amazon wishlists (via Pass.io).
• European Events: The Beatscoin conference is scheduled for Prague in May, with surrounding European cities also participating.
• Richard Branson: Richard Branson (Virgin) was highlighted as the organizer of the Beatscoin Luminarty in the Caribbean.
• Regulatory News: An online Beatscoin exchange in Russia released its source code following a government crackdown.

2) Key Quotes

• "The reason [for expanding to the UK] is that the demand in the UK was really high." (Brian Armstrong)
• "If you are in Hong Kong, you can now buy a Starbucks coffee with Beatscoin."
• "Richard Branson, the Virgin guy, he is the one who organized the Beatscoin Luminarty in the Caribbean."

3) People Mentioned

• Richard Branson
• Brian Armstrong (Co-founder and CEO of Beatsky)

4) Bitcoin Price

• Not mentioned.