Hearing on BTC in senate NOW - page 5.

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Quote from: tom.hashemi on November 18, 2013, 05:13:08 PM

Quote from: Spekulatius on November 18, 2013, 05:12:32 PM

Next program on C-SPAN3 is scheduled at 9pm ET, thats 6 hours from the beginning of the show! Is this hearing taking so long?

http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN3/

I think there are like 3/4 different panels speaking on virtual currencies... will try find the schedule

I make exceptions in my schedule when it comes to real news in bitcoin

TreasureSeeker

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Now talking about what to do to try to keep virtual currency businesses in the USA.
This is hyper-positive.

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Quote from: Spekulatius on November 18, 2013, 05:12:32 PM

Next program on C-SPAN3 is scheduled at 9pm ET, thats 6 hours from the beginning of the show! Is this hearing taking so long?

http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN3/

I think there are like 3/4 different panels speaking on virtual currencies... will try find the schedule

Spekulatius

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Next program on C-SPAN3 is scheduled at 9pm ET, thats 6 hours from the beginning of the show! Is this hearing taking so long?

http://www.c-span.org/Live-Video/C-SPAN3/

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Quote from: csargent on November 18, 2013, 05:03:11 PM

What do these old-timers know about virtual currencies? Tongue

It's all about maintaining control.

hehe, they know more than they would want anyone to think they do, USD being virtual currency in itself is being world's reserve currency at the same time Wink

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Quote from: rupy on November 18, 2013, 05:02:05 PM

If they had a brain they would simply state that ALL bitcoin transactions are completely traceable. Bitcoin has nothing to do with crime, it helps the government trace everything. One day they will understand that bitcoin is direct democracy, and it can't be stopped!

But that's actually not true if you don't reuse addresses.

Nolo

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Whoa, there are a lot of cats in this wall.

Anyone know who is on the second panel coming up after this break?

freedomno1

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So much discussion its hard to just focus on one thing when they keep going
This is damn interesting hard to say haha

Looking forward to the second recess so we can all discuss this
For once politics is super interesting XD

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Edward Lowery is actually the best speaker by far.
He at least does talk about "Digital currency", and not "Virtual Currency".
And he's being very reassuring, imho.

He's got a few bitcoins, for sure. Grin

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What do these old-timers know about virtual currencies? Tongue

It's all about maintaining control.

rupy

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If they had a brain they would simply state that ALL bitcoin transactions are completely traceable. Bitcoin has nothing to do with crime, it helps the government trace everything. One day they will understand that bitcoin is direct democracy, and it can't be stopped!

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Where are the other speakers?

According to this link some non public servants should also be here today.?
http://www.hsgac.senate.gov/hearings/beyond-silk-road-potential-risks-threats-and-promises-of-virtual-currencies

freedomno1

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Its interesting as heck
No wonder the price is moving

Nolo

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Whoa, there are a lot of cats in this wall.

Quote from: mogs on November 18, 2013, 04:57:55 PM

This is big.. US is getting behind it. The negative speak just has to be said... let the buying games begin.. Who will hold all the BTC, China? USA? India? Middle East? Only 12,000,000 to go around right now.

Probably doesn't hurt that the U.S. government now owns about $70,000,000 worth of bitcoins lol

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This is big.. US is getting behind it. The negative speak just has to be said... let the buying games begin.. Who will hold all the BTC, China? USA? India? Middle East? Only 12,000,000 to go around right now.

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Quote from: Spekulatius on November 18, 2013, 04:48:23 PM

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What is that white thing to his right?

Is it some kind of cream?

Off topic but it's hand sanitizer.

Nolo

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Whoa, there are a lot of cats in this wall.

Wow. Even the Secret Service is admitting the cybercriminal is not inclined to use Bitcoins.

He says there should be a distinction made between Bitcoins and other virtual currencies.

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this hearing couldn't possibly go better imo. everyone has talked about the future challenges, acknowledging that bitcoins are here to stay. and this capper guy loves bitcoins so much he probably had his wife buy a couple thousand before this hearing. bitcoins are a lock to hit 1k by end of the week.

"cash is still the best medium for laundering money"

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Quote from: Nolo on November 18, 2013, 04:46:49 PM

Justice Department is saying we don't need any other tools to combat virtual currency crime.

They all keep talking about virtual currency.
Guess they'll need a couple more years to understand what's happening.

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What is that white thing to his right?

Is it some kind of cream?

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