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I talk with Paul from Bitkiwi who are organising NZ’s premiere Bitcoin events. We reflect on the most recent Bitkiwi event that was held in Wellington earlier in February. The next event will be held in Christchurch on March 25th from 2pm at the Bealey Quarter, 263 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch.
Links:
Bitkiwi on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Bitkiwi1
Buy Bitcoin Magazine Issue 27 now available NZ-wide from Bitkiwi. Email: [email protected]
Previous Episode: "The Importance of Using Cash" - https://fountain.fm/episode/13010173593
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