given unrestricted and free access to Hawkstone Park, despite it being closed to the public. After Geoff successfully found his way to the chute-like meltwater channels, the question was asked; have these actually been eroded by meltwater or were they excavated to produce nice walking routes for all those Victorian tourists? After careful consideration, we decided they were in fact meltwater channels, but unfortunately their steep walls and the resulting shielding meant TCN sampling was not possible. Instead, more precarious sites were chosen right at the top, and at the edge, of the escarpment. With bushes on one side and the prospect of quite drop a long fall on the other, Derek and David held their nerves to bag another two good samples. No fieldwork thus far appearsTerry Jang, left, one of the owners of Bitcoin Center Korea, gives a speech at the opening of the center on Feb. 28 in Itaewon, Seoul.

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By Lee Min-hyung



A Bitcoin Center Korea that has opened in Seoul, aims to change the nation's perception about digital money.

"In order to take bitcoin adoption in Korea to the next level, we need to change the perception of bitcoin from a strictly high-risk investment to a potential mainstream currency," said Terry Jang, one of the owners. He is a co-founder of Digital Synergy, a startup that aims to improve the marketing side of bitcoin.

More than 40 local bitcoin community members gathered for the opening ceremony on Feb. 28.

The center aims to provide detailed information about bitcoin, which is