Bitcoin and Las Vegas have a lot in common
It’s the unlawful behavior part that is key.
As a libertarian, I find the concept of cryptocurrencies fascinating, because almost all transactions (other than cash on the barrelhead) is being tracked, which for most of us is quite benign albiet still creepy. I have grown use to the idea that big brother is always watching, but I dislike how often this sort of information gets out into the private sector.
But it’s same reason that its use is attractive to all the wrong sorts; black market, underworld, organized crime, illicit transactions, and money laundering. Unless cryptocurrency is adopted as mainstream currency, a large part of it’s usage is going to be dark side
Actually bitcoin tumbled on the 10th it’s back up some today.
Always go to primary sources!!
https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/
The article didn’t say that Trump caused the drop. It said “after”, and the folks fell into the fallacy of post hoc, ergo propter hoc and assumed Trump caused it. The article didn’t give the cause, and so the article is worth nothing.
My neighbor’s dog barked. 5 minutes later the temperature dropped 1 degree.
.... Well .... Thinking it was all a joke My son picked the person who he thought would be the least likely person ..... the total of the pool was 10 bitcoin .... My son won. Again, thinking the whole thing was just a joke he didn't think they were serious ...... A few days later the bitcoin showed up in his Crypto - Currency wallet ... He suddenly was liking the deployment .....
I bought one for $110.95. I just bought an entire Living room with it. Sofa,love seat, rug, recliner, and table.
Love me some bitcoin.