Topic: CFPB creates complaint center for bitcoin 'Wild West' (Read 1062 times)
I think this is a good thing for BTC... gets rid of scammer websites.
I think the reason that BTC dropped had to do with this. This warning does take away somewhat of the legitimacy of bitcoin to consumers so they will be less likely to buy and use bitcoin.
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"Virtual currencies are not backed by any government or central bank, and at this point consumers are stepping into the Wild West when they engage in the market," CFPB Director Richard Cordray said in a statement.
As Andreas says, thats a feature not a bug.
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The CFPB is urging consumers to be wary of wide fluctuations in bitcoin exchange rates, potential hacking, theft and stolen funds.
"Virtual currencies are not backed by any government or central bank, and at this point consumers are stepping into the Wild West when they engage in the market," CFPB Director Richard Cordray said in a statement.
"Virtual currencies are not backed by any government or central bank, and at this point consumers are stepping into the Wild West when they engage in the market," CFPB Director Richard Cordray said in a statement.
How state the obivious can cause a drop in price? This is commom sense among all bitcoiners
Link to CNBC... "CFPB creates complaint center for bitcoin 'Wild West'"
www.c[Suspicious link removed]m/id/101910989
Looks like it is affecting the price. Good buying opportunity.
www.c[Suspicious link removed]m/id/101910989
Looks like it is affecting the price. Good buying opportunity.
Thanks for fixing the link. I had not noticed that the system automatically removed the one I posted.
Link to CNBC... "CFPB creates complaint center for bitcoin 'Wild West'"
www.cnbc.com/id/101910989
Looks like it is affecting the price. Good buying opportunity.
www.cnbc.com/id/101910989
Looks like it is affecting the price. Good buying opportunity.
http://www.c[Suspicious link removed]m/id/101910989#.
Do you think this will affect bitcoin in a big way?
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