but bankers can stop it any time they like by cutting off... the banking. nothing much happens without that on board. i'm surprised they've tolerated it for so long.
Some would argue they - banks - are behind the current price rise. All to gain for them in the short term if they are buying in very large quantities and driving up the price. I wouldn't underestimate their ability to adapt and survive.
Exactly and while bitcoin gives users a realistic way to avoid the banks its never going to directly hurt them. Just because some niche groups hate banks it doesn't mean the wider population and economy does too, I mean its not like they don't offer any useful services.
