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Title: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Sitarow on April 12, 2013, 04:01:20 AM
Kevin O'leary on CBC and his interesting perspective on Bitcoin. He speaks as a man who understands currency and the value of diversification.

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http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2375415659/

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Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Surpbitcoin on April 12, 2013, 04:03:15 AM
The video link is no good, I love Kev O! Hes da man!


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Fiyasko on April 12, 2013, 04:04:24 AM
O'leary talking about bitcoins? Cool!!
But the link is a dud!


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Frozenlock on April 12, 2013, 04:05:04 AM
Yup, professional money is looking to get into Bitcoin.

Time for a panic sell.

*sigh*


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: MelMan2002 on April 12, 2013, 04:08:16 AM
Try this link: http://video.ca.msn.com/watch/video/volatile-bitcoin/16af1v4cr?from=en-ca-infopane&cpkey=af7d2c74-d669-46f2-a98c-56afb656b8cf%257c%257c%257c%257c


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Sitarow on April 12, 2013, 04:11:50 AM
O'leary talking about bitcoins? Cool!!
But the link is a dud!

updated :)


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Surpbitcoin on April 12, 2013, 04:19:07 AM
Ok, found the video and its by far the best one I've seen yet!!! he said he may put 1-2% of his net worth into btc.

Hes worth 300 million. so lets say hes putting 1.5-2 million into BTC. Thats a great sign.



Reporter: is it here to stay?

Kev O: Oh yeah its here to stay!


 :)


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: xavier on April 12, 2013, 04:50:43 AM
Kevin O'Leary is the best  ;D


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: lebing on April 12, 2013, 06:08:05 AM
surprisingly good press right now on bitcoin.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: ThunderSheep on April 12, 2013, 07:26:52 AM
That is not at all what I expected to hear.  Great video!


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: willphase on April 12, 2013, 07:31:48 AM
good video - and he said 1-2% of the amount that he already puts into forex - so not 1-2%% of bitcoins and not 1-2% of his net worth!  Let's at least get the facts straight.

Will


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: fingerpaint on April 12, 2013, 07:57:10 AM
That was one of the most intelligent conversations I've ever seen on the news. South of the border in 'Murica! we just shout nonsense at eachother.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Gordonium on April 12, 2013, 08:09:00 AM
Bitcoin rises.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: noedaRDH on April 12, 2013, 08:11:46 AM
Bitcoin rises.
Bitcoin Returns


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: loanexpress on April 12, 2013, 08:21:55 AM
And that's why Uncle Kevin is called Mr Wonderful!  ;D


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: wopwop on April 12, 2013, 08:36:03 AM
OH MY GOD KEVIN IS GOING TO SAVE US WE CAN DREAM AGAIN


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: jp on April 12, 2013, 11:07:48 AM
I really didn't expect him to be so bullish.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Bowjob on April 12, 2013, 12:16:13 PM
I love Kevin O leary!! Woo.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: bit_NINj4 on April 12, 2013, 01:53:33 PM
Funny. The day after I blasted him and Amanda on Twitter about being hacks for never talking about it.

They are still hacks.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: tclo on April 12, 2013, 02:45:17 PM
Yes that was a very lame interview and comments...overly simplistic.  You have been able to purchase hard assets with Bitcoins for years and there are many other virtual currencies where you can do that, just not as widely.  This is a story for noobs...and those who can't comprehend anything but the most simple explanations.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Sitarow on April 13, 2013, 02:25:30 PM
Yes that was a very lame interview and comments...overly simplistic.  You have been able to purchase hard assets with Bitcoins for years and there are many other virtual currencies where you can do that, just not as widely.  This is a story for noobs...and those who can't comprehend anything but the most simple explanations.

The good thing is many people just need to be made aware of the options and simple media attention helps the general public know that big money is turning their attention at Bitcoin.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Surpbitcoin on April 13, 2013, 09:34:35 PM
Yes that was a very lame interview and comments...overly simplistic.  You have been able to purchase hard assets with Bitcoins for years and there are many other virtual currencies where you can do that, just not as widely.  This is a story for noobs...and those who can't comprehend anything but the most simple explanations.

I think it was an awesome interview, not only did O'leary say "its here to stay" & "he would consider buying 1-3%" of his net worth in BTC but he also opened the door for Canadians looking for a reason to buy some BTC.

I showed a few family members this video and all and now getting the message and are buying up coins. This was by far the best Bitcoin report I've seen on Canadian TV.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Ares on April 13, 2013, 09:58:18 PM
Yes that was a very lame interview and comments...overly simplistic.  You have been able to purchase hard assets with Bitcoins for years and there are many other virtual currencies where you can do that, just not as widely.  This is a story for noobs...and those who can't comprehend anything but the most simple explanations.
Exactly, the general public needed something like this, and that's probably why O'leary kept it simple. I'm sure he could tell you all the technical details about bitcoin considering he said he's looking to invest 1%+ into it, but he is smart and knows that the details aren't what the general public are capable of understanding or even want to hear.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: superduh on April 13, 2013, 10:13:54 PM
seen kevin on shark tank. he is smart. and since he only cares about money coming back to him. good for him


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: cypherdoc on April 13, 2013, 10:39:35 PM
oh yeah.

this is gonna be good...


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: proudhon on April 13, 2013, 11:47:58 PM
Well, there are plenty of bitcoins to buy.  Now roughly 4x as many on the book as there were 4 days ago.  Probably means we're going up, right?   ::)

https://i.imgur.com/6SOUeeM.png


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: superduh on April 14, 2013, 12:10:42 AM
i think you dont understand.. it's DAY TRADERS selling back and forth to each other/public..
it's them trying to make money off the volatility. it's not like each transaction is unqiue. some have been buying and selling nonstop the last few days


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: Ozymandias on April 14, 2013, 12:40:11 AM
Well, there are plenty of bitcoins to buy.  Now roughly 4x as many on the book as there were 4 days ago.  Probably means we're going up, right?   ::)

https://i.imgur.com/6SOUeeM.png

No, there's almost a record high amount of fiat on gox which means we're going to crash!


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: spazzdla on March 19, 2014, 01:46:47 AM
oh yeah.

this is gonna be good...

It's going to take some time..

It's here to stay..

:)


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: CoinHoarder on March 19, 2014, 01:59:27 AM
oh yeah.

this is gonna be good...

It's going to take some time..

It's here to stay..

:)

Why'd you bump this thread.. I just shared this video on Facebook not realizing the video is a year old.  :-[


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: virtuexru_shibe on March 19, 2014, 02:03:28 AM
OLDDDDDDDDDDD


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: CryptoREI on March 19, 2014, 02:09:28 AM
Would like to hear what he has to say about it today.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: seriouscoin on March 19, 2014, 04:18:02 AM
Would like to hear what he has to say about it today.

He would say "I'm a dumb ass for not buying back then...I said i would look into it but that was just TV talk "



Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: jonald_fyookball on March 19, 2014, 04:23:14 AM
  This is a story for noobs...and those who can't comprehend anything but the most simple explanations.

Yeah but that's like 80% of people


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: sidhujag on March 19, 2014, 04:35:24 AM
Would like to hear what he has to say about it today.

He would say "I'm a dumb ass for not buying back then...I said i would look into it but that was just TV talk "



He cant say anything publicly because hes too proud to say he lost out.. I doubt he will advocate it but instead troll for a downturn so he can buy... Which makes me uber bullish and thinking we wont see. Sub $500


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: jonald_fyookball on March 19, 2014, 05:03:49 AM
Would like to hear what he has to say about it today.

He would say "I'm a dumb ass for not buying back then...I said i would look into it but that was just TV talk "



He cant say anything publicly because hes too proud to say he lost out.. I doubt he will advocate it but instead troll for a downturn so he can buy... Which makes me uber bullish and thinking we wont see. Sub $500

Lol . You can't be serious.  Troll for a downturn?  Even Greenspan and buffet can't singlehandedly do that.  Plus Kevin is already rich... He doesn't need to troll anything.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: sidhujag on March 19, 2014, 05:17:26 AM
Would like to hear what he has to say about it today.

He would say "I'm a dumb ass for not buying back then...I said i would look into it but that was just TV talk "



He cant say anything publicly because hes too proud to say he lost out.. I doubt he will advocate it but instead troll for a downturn so he can buy... Which makes me uber bullish and thinking we wont see. Sub $500

Lol . You can't be serious.  Troll for a downturn?  Even Greenspan and buffet can't singlehandedly do that.  Plus Kevin is already rich... He doesn't need to troll anything.

Hes the cheapest rich bastard out there... I highly doubt he bought a sizable amount or we would hzve heard sbout it as he made money.


Title: Re: Kevin O'leary and his perspective on Bitcoin CBC Interview
Post by: jonald_fyookball on March 19, 2014, 05:21:36 AM
I saw him speak once in person.  He has a different vibe than how they make him out to be on shark tank