Robert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

"Some critics (who are often proponents of hard money such as gold) object that Bitcoin is in a perpetual 'bubble' because it has no 'intrinsic value.' Yet these critics often seem to overlook just how much the exchange value of gold and silver is (and was) due to their use as media of exchange. Thus, if Bitcoin is currently in a bubble, then, by the same token, gold bullion in the year 1900 (say) was also in a massive bubble because it was trading for a far higher exchange value than could be explained merely by its industrial and ornamental uses." Continue reading

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Robert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

"Some critics (who are often proponents of hard money such as gold) object that Bitcoin is in a perpetual 'bubble' because it has no 'intrinsic value.' Yet these critics often seem to overlook just how much the exchange value of gold and silver is (and was) due to their use as media of exchange. Thus, if Bitcoin is currently in a bubble, then, by the same token, gold bullion in the year 1900 (say) was also in a massive bubble because it was trading for a far higher exchange value than could be explained merely by its industrial and ornamental uses." Continue reading

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Robert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

"Some critics (who are often proponents of hard money such as gold) object that Bitcoin is in a perpetual 'bubble' because it has no 'intrinsic value.' Yet these critics often seem to overlook just how much the exchange value of gold and silver is (and was) due to their use as media of exchange. Thus, if Bitcoin is currently in a bubble, then, by the same token, gold bullion in the year 1900 (say) was also in a massive bubble because it was trading for a far higher exchange value than could be explained merely by its industrial and ornamental uses." Continue reading

Continue ReadingRobert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

Robert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

"Some critics (who are often proponents of hard money such as gold) object that Bitcoin is in a perpetual 'bubble' because it has no 'intrinsic value.' Yet these critics often seem to overlook just how much the exchange value of gold and silver is (and was) due to their use as media of exchange. Thus, if Bitcoin is currently in a bubble, then, by the same token, gold bullion in the year 1900 (say) was also in a massive bubble because it was trading for a far higher exchange value than could be explained merely by its industrial and ornamental uses." Continue reading

Continue ReadingRobert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

Robert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

"Some critics (who are often proponents of hard money such as gold) object that Bitcoin is in a perpetual 'bubble' because it has no 'intrinsic value.' Yet these critics often seem to overlook just how much the exchange value of gold and silver is (and was) due to their use as media of exchange. Thus, if Bitcoin is currently in a bubble, then, by the same token, gold bullion in the year 1900 (say) was also in a massive bubble because it was trading for a far higher exchange value than could be explained merely by its industrial and ornamental uses." Continue reading

Continue ReadingRobert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

Robert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

"Some critics (who are often proponents of hard money such as gold) object that Bitcoin is in a perpetual 'bubble' because it has no 'intrinsic value.' Yet these critics often seem to overlook just how much the exchange value of gold and silver is (and was) due to their use as media of exchange. Thus, if Bitcoin is currently in a bubble, then, by the same token, gold bullion in the year 1900 (say) was also in a massive bubble because it was trading for a far higher exchange value than could be explained merely by its industrial and ornamental uses." Continue reading

Continue ReadingRobert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

Robert P. Murphy: The Economics of Bitcoin

"Some critics (who are often proponents of hard money such as gold) object that Bitcoin is in a perpetual 'bubble' because it has no 'intrinsic value.' Yet these critics often seem to overlook just how much the exchange value of gold and silver is (and was) due to their use as media of exchange. Thus, if Bitcoin is currently in a bubble, then, by the same token, gold bullion in the year 1900 (say) was also in a massive bubble because it was trading for a far higher exchange value than could be explained merely by its industrial and ornamental uses." Continue reading

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Bitcoin Trade Group Bites Back at California

"The Bitcoin Foundation is defending the virtual currency to California’s banking department, explaining bitcoin doesn’t qualify as a payment instrument under the state’s money-transmission rules. In a lengthy letter addressed to Tara Murphy, an assistant attorney general in the California Department of Financial Institutions, the Washington-based group also stuck up for itself, saying it doesn’t sell or exchange the virtual currency. California is known to be particularly aggressive in enforcing money-transmission rules. In the letter, the foundation made it clear that it doesn’t even operate in California." Continue reading

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And how would you like to pay, sir – cash, credit card, or Bitcoin?

"In Iceland, people liked to build their own houses at the time, but they couldn't put the money they were saving to build their homes into the bank, because it disappeared. Somebody had the idea to buy certificates in building materials in advance, and those certificates were denominated in cubic metres of concrete. It became very popular on payday, and our company would issue the certificates. One day the company got a call from the inland revenue asking if we had issued these vouchers. We confirmed it, but asked why they wanted to know. The official said somebody was trying to use the vouchers to pay his taxes." Continue reading

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The biggest scams in Bitcoin history

"The Bitcoin world is a lovely place graced by anonymity and (almost) zero government interference. However, a while ago – when people didn’t know Bitcoin so well and security was less important – these characteristics made the currency prone to scams and theft. Here we unearth some of the greatest scams that have hit our favorite digital currency and hope that users will avoid suspicions situations in the future. Stay safe!" Continue reading

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