Bitcoin press hits, notable sources - page 55.

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Quote from: GideonGono on July 05, 2011, 06:10:25 AM

https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/business/media/04link.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1

It seemed like an ok article but at the end they just give the finger to bitcoin:

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Mr. Brito was optimistic about Bitcoins finding consistent users. But as with many online innovations, the early adopters tend to occupy a different, if marginal, niche.

“This is a censorship-proof currency that allows transactions to happen,” he said. “Right now what are those sort of transactions? Gambling, buying drugs — that is what is going to jumpstart it.”

Mr. Britto is simply stating what he felt will help bitcoin takes off.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/business/media/04link.html?pagewanted=2&_r=1

It seemed like an ok article but at the end they just give the finger to bitcoin:

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Mr. Brito was optimistic about Bitcoins finding consistent users. But as with many online innovations, the early adopters tend to occupy a different, if marginal, niche.

“This is a censorship-proof currency that allows transactions to happen,” he said. “Right now what are those sort of transactions? Gambling, buying drugs — that is what is going to jumpstart it.”

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Quote from: elewton on July 04, 2011, 04:33:47 PM

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Ah, I see. This was a joke!

I wouldn't even dignify it as a joke; I was being flippant, and failed to communicate this explicitly, or with a smiley etc. Excuse me.

There are a great many Europeans who feels that the interest rate of the Euro is adjusted to suit the German economy and agenda, and that Germany is using the Euro as a tool to manipulate other economies, but this is opinion.

And that is a valid opinion, but it's important to make a distinction between Germany the People and nation and Germany the government & their banking controllers.

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On Page 20 of the Sunday Times ingear section. "Show Me The Money:Bitcoin is a shadowy virtual currency that can be used by anyone in the real world. Its popularity is growing but critics fear it is an invitation to criminals."

Quote from: MoonShadow

Ah, I see. This was a joke!

I wouldn't even dignify it as a joke; I was being flippant, and failed to communicate this explicitly, or with a smiley etc. Excuse me.

There are a great many Europeans who feels that the interest rate of the Euro is adjusted to suit the German economy and agenda, and that Germany is using the Euro as a tool to manipulate other economies, but this is opinion.

EDIT:Corrected Missing Title

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Quote from: YoYa on July 03, 2011, 07:48:31 AM

Intresting.....

http://www.pcworld.com/article/234890/counterfeit_bitcoins_caused_price_crash_exchange_reveals.html

now resolves to:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/234890/faked_bitcoins_caused_price_crash_exchange_reveals.html

PC World seem to care about accuracy.......are they sure they work in journalism?!?

They back-peddled after the first dozen commenters raked them over the coals and called them liars.

I guess they realized they weren't going to get away with that crap, and softened it a bit (with stool softener).

If you read his other articles, you'll find that the author is pathetic. That much drivel suggests that he's either daft, or has an agenda.

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Quote from: silversurfer on July 03, 2011, 04:39:04 PM

Speed Bumps on the Road to Virtual Cash

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/business/media/04link.html

Holy Rally, Batman!

(Though, someone forgot to tell them about BitMunchies.)

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Quote from: silversurfer on July 03, 2011, 04:39:04 PM

Speed Bumps on the Road to Virtual Cash

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/business/media/04link.html

The New York Times now have more credibility with me.

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Speed Bumps on the Road to Virtual Cash

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/04/business/media/04link.html

YoYa

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Intresting.....

http://www.pcworld.com/article/234890/counterfeit_bitcoins_caused_price_crash_exchange_reveals.html

now resolves to:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/234890/faked_bitcoins_caused_price_crash_exchange_reveals.html

PC World seem to care about accuracy.......are they sure they work in journalism?!?

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Quote from: SpaceLord on July 03, 2011, 04:10:12 AM

Those 500K Bitcoins That Caused a ‘Flash Crash’ Weren’t Real - New York Observer

Short and accurate article for once. Decent comments too...

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This story is better and more accurate than the Ian Paul PC World Story. Paul doesn't appear to understand what he is reporting. Being a PC World editor must not require much of a resume.

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Those 500K Bitcoins That Caused a ‘Flash Crash’ Weren’t Real - New York Observer

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Journalist have no self-respect ? It is axiom, not a theorem.

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Quote from: cbeast on July 01, 2011, 08:16:47 PM

http://www.pcworld.com/article/234890/counterfeit_bitcoins_caused_price_crash_exchange_reveals.html

Some value in mtgox's database are counterfeit coins now? I just wrote "$ 1.000.000" on a piece of paper, arrest me! I just "faked Dollars"!

If bitcoin taught me one thing, it's that (most) journalists are lazy, weak and possibly corrupt opportunists with no self-respect - not to be trusted.

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http://papermoneycollapse.com/2011/06/bitcoin-gold-and-the-demise-of-fiat-money/

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Let's talk governance, lipstick, and pigs.

https://mtgox.com/press_release_20110630.html

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Let's talk governance, lipstick, and pigs.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/234890/counterfeit_bitcoins_caused_price_crash_exchange_reveals.html

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Let's talk governance, lipstick, and pigs.

http://www.betabeat.com/2011/07/01/those-500-k-bitcoins-that-caused-a-flash-crash-werent-real/

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Any publicity is good publicity?

http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Midmarket/Malware-Targets-BitCoin-Virtual-Currency-895469/

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Quote from: bzzard on June 30, 2011, 05:06:20 PM

Another little mention on Bitcoins at Keiser Report: The Counterattack! (E160)

Love the Keiser and Stacy and the Silver Liberation Army.

Saw this, he is getting behind Bitcoins !!!

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finextra mentions bitcoins as a possible digital currency in this story:

Paypal calls time on physical wallet
http://www.finextra.com/news/fullstory.aspx?newsitemid=22721

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