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http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/01/bitcoin-startup-gaw-miners-reportedly-under-sec-investigation/We publicly stated that we offered Josh Garza an opportunity to speak, and for attendees to have an opportunity to respond, Levin told Ars, adding that although he didnt speak, Garza was at the conference.
He was at a bottle service table at The Clevelander [Hotel] at the kickoff party," he said. "We talked briefly and I welcomed him to the conference. He was surrounded by bodyguardstwo or three large bodyguards that were blocking anyone from coming near him. I approached him to welcome him and his guards stopped me, until Josh said I was ok.