Bitcoin mourns loss of Australian CEO
Tributes have flowed for the Australian CEO of internet company Bitcoin, who was killed in a motorbike accident in Thailand on Thursday.
Adam Tepper, from Langwarrin in Melbourne's south-east, died when he crashed his motorbike at high speed on the holiday island of Phuket.
Local police say the 34-year-old was not wearing a helmet at the time and was pronounced dead at the scene.
#BREAKING Man killed in #Phuket motorbike crash - Sydney businessman ADAM TEPPER @Y7News @7NewsMelbourne pic.twitter.com/y6MjYn1xuT
— Tim Shaw (@TimShawTweets) February 28, 2015
"It is with a heavy heart that I write to inform you of the death of Adam Tepper," Bitcoin's chief technology officer Adrian Przelony wrote in a statement on the company's website.
"Adam was a passionate advocate for the use of digital currency in Australia.
"He lived his life to the beat of his own drum and Independent Reserve is a testament to his vision, intelligence and perseverance.
"He will be sorely missed by his family, friends and the Bitcoin community."
#BREAKING #Thailand 34 yr old Victorian man killed in #Phuket motorbike accident. More to come @Y7News @7NewsMelbourne @7NewsSydney
— Tim Shaw (@TimShawTweets) February 27, 2015
His mother, Dianna Tepper, told 7News her family was devastated by Adam's death.
"Please don't ever get on a motorbike without a helmet," she said.
"It if saves one life, I'm happy."
A funeral will be held for Mr Tepper in Melbourne on March 6.
News break – February 27