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Title: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: MicroGuy on March 31, 2015, 08:25:41 PM
https://www.gldtalk.org/devteam/whatisbitcoin.png

http://www.cnn.com/


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: --Encrypted-- on March 31, 2015, 08:32:12 PM
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http://www.cnn.com/


in which section is it? I don't see it for some reason. never mind I found it. I swear I couldn't find it with ctrl-f before


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: MicroGuy on March 31, 2015, 08:35:31 PM
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http://www.cnn.com/


in which section is it? I don't see it for some reason.

It's under the "More" section of the US Edition.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: Denker on March 31, 2015, 08:36:28 PM
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http://www.cnn.com/


in which section is it? I don't see it for some reason. never mind I found it. I swear I couldn't find it with ctrl-f before

Check it here...

http://money.cnn.com/infographic/technology/what-is-bitcoin/ (http://money.cnn.com/infographic/technology/what-is-bitcoin/)

actual video...
http://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2014/04/01/orig-what-is-digital-currency-bitcoin-zain-asher.cnn (http://www.cnn.com/videos/business/2014/04/01/orig-what-is-digital-currency-bitcoin-zain-asher.cnn)


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: --Encrypted-- on March 31, 2015, 08:40:22 PM
it's just a simple explanation, but sufficient enough to make people understand. hopefully this will invite more people into using bitcoin in their everyday lives.  :)
one thing that kinda irks me is the way they made bitcoin mining sound so easy and cheap...


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: SirChiko on March 31, 2015, 08:50:57 PM
it's just a simple explanation, but sufficient enough to make people understand. hopefully this will invite more people into using bitcoin in their everyday lives.  :)
one thing that kinda irks me is the way they made bitcoin mining sound so easy and cheap...
Well they have old facts about mining cost etc so this will give us some more exposure but bit part of users will end up scammed by cloud mining or they will invest into miner and probably never meet desired ROI :/


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: DooMAD on March 31, 2015, 08:53:34 PM
it's just a simple explanation, but sufficient enough to make people understand. hopefully this will invite more people into using bitcoin in their everyday lives.  :)
one thing that kinda irks me is the way they made bitcoin mining sound so easy and cheap...

I don't think it's a recent addition to their page.  It still says Mt Gox is the largest exchange, heh.  It was likely written at a time when it was slightly easier and cheaper to mine.  Not a bad effort considering it's a mainstream site, though.  Just needs a bit of an update.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: SirChiko on March 31, 2015, 08:56:33 PM
it's just a simple explanation, but sufficient enough to make people understand. hopefully this will invite more people into using bitcoin in their everyday lives.  :)
one thing that kinda irks me is the way they made bitcoin mining sound so easy and cheap...

I don't think it's a recent addition to their page.  It still says Mt Gox is the largest exchange, heh.  It was likely written at a time when it was slightly easier and cheaper to mine.  Not a bad effort considering it's a mainstream site, though.  Just needs a bit of an update.
Oh i didn"t notice that rofl..someone should contact them it's quite important fact.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: --Encrypted-- on March 31, 2015, 09:07:38 PM
it's just a simple explanation, but sufficient enough to make people understand. hopefully this will invite more people into using bitcoin in their everyday lives.  :)
one thing that kinda irks me is the way they made bitcoin mining sound so easy and cheap...

I don't think it's a recent addition to their page.  It still says Mt Gox is the largest exchange, heh.  It was likely written at a time when it was slightly easier and cheaper to mine.  Not a bad effort considering it's a mainstream site, though.  Just needs a bit of an update.
Oh i didn"t notice that rofl..someone should contact them it's quite important fact.

I have sent them a feedback about Mt.gox and ASIC miners. hopefully they'll update it soon.  :)


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: SirChiko on March 31, 2015, 09:10:34 PM
it's just a simple explanation, but sufficient enough to make people understand. hopefully this will invite more people into using bitcoin in their everyday lives.  :)
one thing that kinda irks me is the way they made bitcoin mining sound so easy and cheap...

I don't think it's a recent addition to their page.  It still says Mt Gox is the largest exchange, heh.  It was likely written at a time when it was slightly easier and cheaper to mine.  Not a bad effort considering it's a mainstream site, though.  Just needs a bit of an update.
Oh i didn"t notice that rofl..someone should contact them it's quite important fact.

sent them a feedback about Mt.gox and ASIC miners. hopefully they'll update it soon.  :)
I am on phone currently and on shitty wifi so i'd be happy if someone could do this for me.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: --Encrypted-- on March 31, 2015, 09:15:50 PM
I am on phone currently and on shitty wifi so i'd be happy if someone could do this for me.

you just misread my post, I already did it.
though a few more feedback will be good too. who knows? they might take interest and we might start seeing more bitcoin news there  :P


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: SirChiko on March 31, 2015, 09:22:04 PM
I am on phone currently and on shitty wifi so i'd be happy if someone could do this for me.

you just misread my post, I already did it.
though a few more feedback will be good too. who knows? they might take interest and we might start seeing more bitcoin news there  :P
Oh i'm sorry yep i indeed did.
That may be good idea, i'll contact them as soon as i'll get on my laptop.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: NNH7 on March 31, 2015, 09:51:46 PM
Didn't catch anything, it might be a personalized frontpage based in your browsing history.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: neoneros on March 31, 2015, 11:36:42 PM
It is a bit simplistic and outdated indeed. Would expect a bit more insight and up to date report from the world leading news network. But it is a nice starter and a positive frontpage mention is very nice for awareness. Though most people know about it, but wouldn't want to touch BTC with a ten foot pole. There needs to be a bigger incentive and we could start using it as intended.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: 9kv on April 01, 2015, 12:04:46 AM
any media exposure is good! thank you cnn.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: MicroGuy on April 01, 2015, 12:34:16 AM
Didn't catch anything, it might be a personalized frontpage based in your browsing history.

No. I tested it with various browsers before starting this thread.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: Chef Ramsay on April 01, 2015, 02:12:02 AM
While CNN isn't as popular as others, it's a taker in terms of positive media reigning in on the bitcoin marketplace. Plant the seeds and let them grow as time goes forward. Net positive.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: toytoboy on April 01, 2015, 02:50:19 AM
Nothing. You can read it and think about it


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: Btcvilla on April 01, 2015, 03:03:55 AM
Pretty good to see, we need more and more people to know about Bitcoin.


Title: Re: "What is Bitcoin" Featured on Front Page of CNN.COM
Post by: Mr.K on April 01, 2015, 03:19:25 AM
very good ;D ;D ;D