Not only is this a big mention for Bitcoin, it's also probably the first time Pastebin has made it to the mainstream media 
Fail, if they use bitbin.it they will probably get more coins. 
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"The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger.""
I know Jeff knows better.
I know Jeff knows better.
Why does Jeff keep saying this when Silk Road has proven that law enforcement cannot trace tumbled coins?
It would be insanely stupid to publicly say that ransoms paid in BTC could never be traced. It's also technically untrue. The BTC can be traced - they don't ever disappear from the blockchain. It's tying them to real world transactions and identities which can be difficult. Just as delivery creates a point of vulnerability in the SR system, exchanging large amounts of BTC for cash or stuff also creates a vulnerability in illicit BTC transactions.
maybe when Obama debates Romney we can get a stage banner with Bitcoin on it?
oh, better yet; put the Bitcoin Seal on both podiums.
oh, better yet; put the Bitcoin Seal on both podiums.
Not only is this a big mention for Bitcoin, it's also probably the first time Pastebin has made it to the mainstream media
Huray for Pastebin.
Hopefully it will now not be viewed as evil hacker webside.
Not only is this a big mention for Bitcoin, it's also probably the first time Pastebin has made it to the mainstream media
I notice that Pastebin has not taken down the ransom notices. Hmm, I wonder why. Could it be that they are getting a massive number of hits off those notices? Perhaps the ransomer should be receiving profit sharing on the ad revenue.
Not only is this a big mention for Bitcoin, it's also probably the first time Pastebin has made it to the mainstream media
"The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger.""
I know Jeff knows better.
I know Jeff knows better.
Why does Jeff keep saying this when Silk Road has proven that law enforcement cannot trace tumbled coins?
Because he knows better, got it
Wow. Gavin said there would be a big announcement in September. I gotta admit, though, I didn't think he had it in him.
ROFL!
Yeah no kidding lol!
you need to add one more reason to your sig: London Bitcoin Conference coming up.
Wow. Gavin said there would be a big announcement in September. I gotta admit, though, I didn't think he had it in him.
ROFL!
Yeah no kidding lol!
Except none of the comments I browsed were commenting on Bitcoin. They are all centered on Obama vs Romney releasing more/less tax returns.
Click the "load more comments" button at the bottom a bunch of times and then search the page for "bitcoin". There are a bunch of mentions in the comments, though unfortunately, most are pretty ignorant and stupid.
"The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger.""
I know Jeff knows better.
I know Jeff knows better.
Why does Jeff keep saying this when Silk Road has proven that law enforcement cannot trace tumbled coins?
"The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger.""
I know Jeff knows better.
I know Jeff knows better.
Isn't that the right moment to do some advertising?
Doesn't anyone have an account there? Or would this be contraproductive?
Doesn't anyone have an account there? Or would this be contraproductive?
Except none of the comments I browsed were commenting on Bitcoin. They are all centered on Obama vs Romney releasing more/less tax returns.
From the end of the CNN article (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/06/politics/romney-tax-threat/index.html):
"Bitcoin" is actually mentioned quite a bit in that article...
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Jeff Garzik, listed on the Bitcoin website as part of its development team, told CNN the "consensus among the Bitcoin chattering class appears to be that this is a hoax." He cited an online forum in which many users express that view.
The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger."
"It seems unlikely that thieves would make so public a heist, with law enforcement so likely to watch the block chain and associated Bitcoin exchanges," he said.
The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger."
"It seems unlikely that thieves would make so public a heist, with law enforcement so likely to watch the block chain and associated Bitcoin exchanges," he said.
"Bitcoin" is actually mentioned quite a bit in that article...
Clicked that link. Skimmed the article, noticed multiple paragraphs on Bitcoin. Checked the comments. Noticed that there are almost 4000 comments. I'm literally rolling on the floor here, OMFG!!!
There has never ever been a Bitcoin related article that is this big... this is HUGE.
Yeah, and especially because the couple sentences summarizing bitcoin were actually accurate, for once. And I *love* that they even noted that various merchants accept it:
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Bitcoin is a digital currency not overseen by any government or bank. Various merchants accept the currency for goods and services.
From the end of the CNN article (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/06/politics/romney-tax-threat/index.html):
"Bitcoin" is actually mentioned quite a bit in that article...
Quote
Jeff Garzik, listed on the Bitcoin website as part of its development team, told CNN the "consensus among the Bitcoin chattering class appears to be that this is a hoax." He cited an online forum in which many users express that view.
The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger."
"It seems unlikely that thieves would make so public a heist, with law enforcement so likely to watch the block chain and associated Bitcoin exchanges," he said.
The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger."
"It seems unlikely that thieves would make so public a heist, with law enforcement so likely to watch the block chain and associated Bitcoin exchanges," he said.
"Bitcoin" is actually mentioned quite a bit in that article...
Clicked that link. Skimmed the article, noticed multiple paragraphs on Bitcoin. Checked the comments. Noticed that there are almost 4000 comments. I'm literally rolling on the floor here, OMFG!!!
There has never ever been a Bitcoin related article that is this big... this is HUGE.
I saw the same thing and was like holyy shiit! lol 3830 comments
From the end of the CNN article (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/06/politics/romney-tax-threat/index.html):
"Bitcoin" is actually mentioned quite a bit in that article...
Quote
Jeff Garzik, listed on the Bitcoin website as part of its development team, told CNN the "consensus among the Bitcoin chattering class appears to be that this is a hoax." He cited an online forum in which many users express that view.
The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger."
"It seems unlikely that thieves would make so public a heist, with law enforcement so likely to watch the block chain and associated Bitcoin exchanges," he said.
The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger."
"It seems unlikely that thieves would make so public a heist, with law enforcement so likely to watch the block chain and associated Bitcoin exchanges," he said.
"Bitcoin" is actually mentioned quite a bit in that article...
Clicked that link. Skimmed the article, noticed multiple paragraphs on Bitcoin. Checked the comments. Noticed that there are almost 4000 comments. I'm literally rolling on the floor here, OMFG!!!
There has never ever been a Bitcoin related article that is this big... this is HUGE.
Now imagine they vote with bitcoin instead of sms for x factor and whatever got talent etc... geez I need to patent it, lol.
Miss World, Miss Universe
From the end of the CNN article (http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/06/politics/romney-tax-threat/index.html):
"Bitcoin" is actually mentioned quite a bit in that article...
Quote
Jeff Garzik, listed on the Bitcoin website as part of its development team, told CNN the "consensus among the Bitcoin chattering class appears to be that this is a hoax." He cited an online forum in which many users express that view.
The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger."
"It seems unlikely that thieves would make so public a heist, with law enforcement so likely to watch the block chain and associated Bitcoin exchanges," he said.
The currency is traceable, even if users go by pseudonyms, Garzik said. Every transaction is stored in a "block chain," which he compares to "a public ledger."
"It seems unlikely that thieves would make so public a heist, with law enforcement so likely to watch the block chain and associated Bitcoin exchanges," he said.
"Bitcoin" is actually mentioned quite a bit in that article...
That's a fairly respectable edit. More or less all these articles are calling bitcoin a currency, doubt they realise how much legitimacy they're adding to public awareness with that
Also on the CNN tv channel right now. They mention bitcoins a few times. They call it a digital internet currency.
WOW! The cat is out of the bag. Was it intentional to promote Bitcoin?
We will never know, but let's bring the popcorn, this will get interesting
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