Its the other way around for me. I don't have formal training in Internet Marketing. I just learned as I go along with my journey. Although I don't do it anymore, it was hard but fun experience for me. I don't have the money to enroll in those paid programs so I used a lot of trial basis and experiment. Again, it was fun, finding your niche, being an affiliate having websites doing SEO. The secret here is that you have to invest a lot of time to promote your website and get it to page #1 of Google so that you can profit. But I don't know what I learned before is still applicable today because I'm no longer doing SEO and Internet Marketing.

As long as there's no negative news that will impact the bitcoin ecosystem, I think bitcoin market price will continue to rise in the next months or so. If you would remember, the BU vs Core drama has is over for now and Japanese market come into picture, so making the price of bitcoin gain momentum for us. So yes, bitcoin future is very bright and we might experience a new ATH end of the year ($1500-$2000).

Yes, I was a victim of this as well. But thank God I was able to build up again my credit rating from various bank. I can't even apply for a credit card because of my past history. Although I have settled my bills long time ago, it was just like 7 years ago I discovered that my name was tagged. So I have to cleaned up everything, my name and reputation. I was thinking of borrowing again, but then have seconds thoughts.

$1500 price of btc I think is achievable within the year. But I speculate it to be around $2000 as long as their are no external factors that could affect the market price then we will see that this price. Investors are likely to put cash flow into the bitcoin ecosystem, making bitcoin one of the best instruments this year. That's the beauty about bitcoin, its resiliency, it was able to withstand a lot of obstacles and able to survive and the price soar as more challenge comes into its way.

An earthquake shook parts of Luzon around 3:09 p.m. Saturday.

The tremors were felt in Metro Manila, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Cavite, and Zambales, based on first-hand reports of netizens online.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has yet to issue a report on the quake.
The quake followed Tuesday night's 5.5 temblor that hit Batangas City and other parts of Luzon, which generated more than 40 aftershocks.

http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/08/17/quake-felt-in-luzon

Felt this earthquake. I was typing #714 and posting when I felt the ground shaking . Hope forum members from the Philippines, especially from the mentioned provinces are ok. Be safe everyone.

"The teenager’s lawyer has claimed that the teenager suffers from severe medical problems, referencing the suspect’s benign brain tumors in the past."

I LOL reading the defense lawyer argument here. What has brain tumour has to do with his client making criminal activities? I think the lawyer will get doctors to testify that his client medical history push him to do this. But I doubt it will be enough to get his client out of the waters. As I read the articles, it looks like the kid is a career criminal. At 19, he has a long history of crimes, and I doubt even without bitcoin technology at his disposal, he will still find a way to make a crimes.

LOL. bitcoin is far my religion. Satoshi is not supernatural being. Although Satoshi remained to be a mystery, he doesn't qualify to be a or possess any supernatural character. We may have followed what he has started and uses it today but it doesn't mean he is a so called "God".  Even our belief on the scaling issue is different and there is no universal consensus prove that bitcoin is not a religion. As I said before, we just have to enjoy what he has started which is bitcoin and use it to what purpose it has to served us.

As for me, the money I earned from bitcoin is diverted to my off-line business which help me profit at least .1 btc a month. I also do some trading but I only trade btc that I can afford to lose. I know that I can profit more in trading however, due to some issue on my end I can't fully devout my time in trading because I believed that to be a successful trader, you need to invest not just your money, but you time as well. And also, I'm happy on my profit from my off-line business, but if given a choice, I would like to do trading as well.

For starters, I would recommend https://cointelegraph.com/bitcoin-for-beginners which covers basic to mid-level guide about bitcoin.
I also follow Andreas Antonopoulos in youtube, He is one of the most respected person in bitcoin. So he has a lot of good source of video. You may want to check him out.

Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/user/aantonop. I think this is good enough for you settle down and to get a good grip on bitcoin.

For the list of exchanges. Here's a link: https://www.bestbitcoinexchange.io. Hope this helps and welcome to the crypto world.

Airbitz Enables In-wallet Bitcoin Purchases Through Liberty-X Integration


Airbitz Sees Merit in Liberty-X

When it comes to finding the right bitcoin wallet for your needs, Airbitz is certainly worth considering. Their client is lightweight, does not rely on the company’s servers to operate, and features a neat bitcoin directory. One feature the wallet was lacking, however, was a convenient option to buy bitcoin. After all, that is the concept most novice users continue to struggle with to this very day.

That situation has come to change, thanks to the most recent Airbitz wallet update. A new version of the client can now be found on both Android and iOS. The main selling point of this update is how the company integrated support to buy bitcoin directly from the wallet. Liberty-X is the service provider of choice, which directs enthusiasts to local businesses selling bitcoin. It is worth mentioning Liberty-X allows anyone to buy bitcoin with cash at those locations.

What is even more interesting is how the support to buy bitcoin came to be. Airbitz uses a plug-in architecture, which makes it easy for the bitcoin wallet to add additional service. Liberty-X is one of the few companies to take Airbitz up on that offer, which results in a convenient bitcoin purchasing solution.  Wallet users can find a retailer selling bitcoin near them from within the Airbitz wallet, which is a nice feature.

Although some people may think buying bitcoin with cash makes Liberty-X a convenient solution to fund illegal crypto-based activities, that is not the case. All Liberty-X participants require bitcoin buyers to provide their ID, regardless of how large or small the order amount is. There is quite an intriguing thread about this service of the /r/fakeID community, which explains how it is virtually impossible to use Liberty-X for anonymous bitcoin purchases.

Full Read Here: http://www.livebitcoinnews.com/airbitz-enables-wallet-bitcoin-purchases-liberty-x-integration/

It will be fun to watch that history unfolding. Russell Westbrook historic run for the record of Oscar Robertson is a season. Even Robertson himself says he hope Westbrook breaks his triple doubles record. Whatever if Westbrook does win the MVP or not, we should all learn to appreciate how he accomplished this amazing feat. And cannot be done in the next 10 years or so. It is also important to note that he done this entirely his own way. So for me, Westbrook should be the MVP.

The $1100+ is the correction price of bitcoin for me. Yes, the drama is over for now and the alt-coin pump has died down as well that's why bitcoin price is good at the moment. And regarding $1300 or more, for me its achievable as well in the future or at least at the end of the year. In a note, if there is dump, we must use our better judgement to whether sell or hold. Because a lot of people is spreading FUD around the corner, so it you believe and dump your bitcoin you might loss your investment.

There are a lot of factors contributing to the rise of bitcoin price lately. A bitcoin market crash is very unlikely though, possible, but it will only happened if a combination of economic events like World War, or there is a split like the BU and Core schism in the bitcoin ecoystem. But unfortunately, bitcoin was able recovered after the ETF rejection and the scaling problem. Although the scaling issue has been around past couple of weeks I think it has somewhat simmer down a bit that's why we are all enjoying the current price. So it really depends on several factors to make bitcoin market crash, but its unlikely to happen.

But if you compare the transaction fee of bitcoin let say against Paypal or Visa, bitcoin as mode of online payment is still cheap specially if this is used as remittances. Using WU for transferring money from abroad to their families takes some days before receiving it. But will bitcoin they can received it within hours if they just put reasonable transaction fee. And I think its just normal if you want to get or received bitcoin right away increased the transaction fee.

Japan: Bitcoin Payments Could See 260,000 Stores by Summer

Bitcoin payments may be accepted at over 260,000 stores in Japan by this summer following partnerships between the country’s Bitcoin exchanges and major retailers.

BIC CAMERA TO TRIAL BITCOIN PAYMENTS


Japanese electronics chain Bic Camera has partnered with Tokyo-based bitFlyer, which runs the country’s largest bitcoin exchange that currently comprises about 10% of the Bitcoin market.

This Friday, Bic Camera’s flagship shop in Tokyo’s Yurakucho district along with Bicqlo Bic Camera, a hybrid outlet with Uniqlo, will begin a trial run using bitFlyer’s bitcoin payment system, according to the official release.

Customers will be able to pay up to 100,000 yen (~$900 USD) with Bitcoin, which will also include reward points at the same rate as for cash payments. The trial will determine if Bic Camera will expand Bitcoin payments to its other 39 nationwide locations.

260,000 MERCHANTS CAN NOW ACCEPT BITCOIN

Meanwhile, another Tokyo bitcoin exchange, Coincheck, has partnered with Recruit Lifestyle, the retail support arm of human resources conglomerate Recruit Holdings.

Coincheck, which currently holds 99% of the bitcoin payment market share in Japan, will bring Bitcoin payments to shops that use AirRegi, a point-of-sale app developed by Recruit Lifestyle, by this summer.

To pay with bitcoin, customers can simply scan the barcode displayed on the app. Coincheck will process the transaction, converting the bitcoin into yen for the merchant.

Full Read Here: http://bitcoinist.com/japan-bitcoin-payments-stores/

Bitcoin, Blockchain Security In Focus At Malta Conference, Top Crypto Figures Attend


Bitcoin and Blockchain are receiving a dedicated day at a week-long event highlighting the use of cryptography in finance and data security.

The International Financial Cryptography Conference, which kicked off in Malta on Monday and runs until Friday, draws together industry experts and academics worldwide, who will present findings and hold discussions on the issue.

Tuesday sees a session on Bitcoin and Blockchain technology specifically, with Hashcash creator Adam Back, Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin and Charles Hoskinson among the attendees. Back himself is one of the conference’s general chairs.

“The conference is a unique opportunity for world leading researchers in cryptography, data security and privacy to come together,” program chair of the conference Professor Aggelos Kiayias said in a press release.

“The findings presented in the conference will influence best practices and contribute to new standards for cyber security in the information technology industry.”

Along with today’s session, research will be presented on topics such as consumer banking app cryptography and how hackers exploit various vulnerabilities.

“The goal of the conference is to bring security and cryptography researchers and practitioners together with economists, bankers, implementers and policy-makers,” the release continues.

This week also sees Cointelegraph hold its Bitcoin and Blockchain-targeted BlockShow Europe Conference in Munich, Germany.

Full Read Here: https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-blockchain-security-in-focus-at-malta-conference-top-crypto-figures-attend

I think the drama is over, for now. The price is increasing in a steady phase. So it likely that the price will surely pick up to where it was pre-ETF and maybe more. If I have big money to invest, I would go to real estates. Because real estate rise in value overtime so this is a good investment options.
You can even rent it to others so to generate more income.Once you have several properties, it becomes easier to purchase and manage more properties. So for me, houses or real estate for long term investments.

Its possible but not likely this  time. Maybe if there's another rumour going around that will shake the bitcoin ecosystem again to hit $900. The only major event that will shake the market is the BU hard fork, but it looks like this issue has been taken a back seat and maybe totally forgotten for now. That's why the price is rising up this past couple of days. But again, $100, I highly doubt bitcoin will touch this price anytime soon.

London bishop and accomplice jailed over sexual assaults

According to this Metropolitan Police report, Egbujor was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for the sexual assault and four months, to be served consecutively, for inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He was found not guilty of one count of sexual assault.

Nwenwu was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for sexual assault and three years, to be served concurrently, for helping and encouraging Egbujor.

The offences took place from March 2011 to January 2013, at the centre.

http://freethinker.co.uk/2017/04/01/london-bishop-and-accomplice-jailed-over-sexual-assaults/

This is purely taking advantage of your position in the church. How can a so called "bishop" can do this? This world is so fu**ed up.

Correct. Let's just leave him and if he is after the money then absolutely he should have surface by now and claimed it. However, he wants to remain anonymous and worked hard for it so I doubt he shows up. He has his reasons, maybe because he was afraid of his life. And as time goes by, its proven that he should hide himself. Because bitcoin has change how the economics of on-line payment is and maybe the government will hunt him down for introducing a pseudo-anonymous currency, which is the bitcoin.