I agree that Paypal has given bitcoin some sort of 'legitimacy' for those not familiar with crypto because its trusted by many. A lot still have their doubts over BTC because its associated with the scam projects and its not even widely adopted yet. We could probably add in that this pandemic has also forced us into relying on digital functionality.

I think the increasing bullish sentiment has also contributed to other investors' FOMO, fearing that they miss out to a possible bull run just like last 2017. Seeing the price jump in this October to November might have made the others want to buy in before its too late. Many are now positive now that BTC has breached 2019's high.

Ang isang mainam na paraan para malaman kung legit ang isang ANN ay subukan niyong i-search sa google yung laman nito. Minsan may lalabas na kaperahas ito. Malamang scam yan kapag ginayan lang sa iba yun. Subukan niyo din i-check yung scam accusations dito sa forum.

They choose to assign themselves to the gender they associate with for them to properly express themselves and be their true selves (align to their gender identity and expression). I think that they choose to go through such a tedious process of transitioning because it helps them be comfortable with themselves and deal with their gender dysphoria. Trans individuals get offended when they get misgendered because it means that you don't acknowledge them. It can boost their ego A LOT. I get that its hard to understand having lived your whole life as cisgender but its that important to them.

Just for perspective, trans people dont choose to do transition or assign themselves a different gender just for the heck of it. Who in their right mind would voluntarily or actively choose to be ridiculed and experience discrimination their whole lives?  

On the contrary, I think the online community is thriving these days especially due to the pandemic. Small businesses have sprouted since then, you can see it everywhere especially on facebook and instagram. This is advantageous for the business owners since there's no need to pay for overhead (except for those who opt to fund for boosting). I think instagram and facebook would be great for you to advertise your services since they're pretty much inclined to showcasing these kind of ads but it really depends on your market/target audience. This forum is also a good place for you to advertise those kinds of services as well. Keep in mind though that the competition might be tough.

Truly sorry OP. I feel sad for those who lost their jobs during this pandemic as it makes things harder than they already are. Given the current situation, I guess you can say that going digital currency should be the way to go now. The world is now trying to limit contact, like here in my country contactless payments are being implemented so you would think its time for crypto to shine but personally, we are all still heavily reliant on fiat.

Truthfully, I haven’t been giving much attention to crypto after the hype last 2018, I even went inactive in this forum - only popping in from time to time. Life has gotten me busy but being stuck at home has allowed me dive back in here.

I don’t see it as a battle between centralized vs. decentralized assets. To be honest when lockdown was announced, I opted to keep some cash on hand in case shit hits the fan. In the middle of a crisis, I still think that fiat is essential. What we are experiencing right now is the impact of this pandemic on our economy and the effect of how we are all poorly unprepared for a crisis like this.

This is true and I even feel the same way for non-gambling sites. There are times when I check out informative sites but lose interest when a sign up is required such as with shopping or media sites. I guess I'm just impatient and as someone who gets things with a simple click, I find the effort to go through a sign up time consuming or not even worth it. But IMO when it comes to sites which needs additional security thus a KYC is needed, I'd make the effort to go through the hassle of that.

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Many still prefer the "comfort" of banks, that's why they continue to want to integrate it with crypto. Unless there come's a day wherein a special bank is formed, one that would offer different services and cater to the needs of crypto users. However, I don't see much need for it. It would provide "security" for those who are doubtful of the use of bitcoin, but then its decentralization would just be then useless unless there's a way for it to be a third party bank. Anyway, there are already many better ways for us to store crypto, plus keeping it for interest seems pointless. There are many bitcoin debit cards and ATM machines already appearing from third party providers so I think that those would suffice already.

Even with Pacquiao's age, we can still say that he's fast. However, it can be noticed that he may not have the same power as before since we don't see knock outs in his recent fights. Some of his wins

Pacman is the underdog in this fight which makes things different as compared to Thurman's undefeated record but Thurman may have a disadvantage because he had an elbow surgery last 2017. He took a break from boxing to recover and he says that it won't affect him but has only recently returned to the boxing ring after nearly two years of rest. The odds between the two will make their fight exciting to see.

Lumalaganap na ang Fintech sa industriya ng banking and finance dito sa Pilipinas. Mapapansin natin na dumadarami na ang mga local at foreign investors na bumubuo ng mga fintech companies dito sa ating bansa. May iba't ibang klaseng fintech companies na nagbibigay ng iba't ibang serbisyo tulad ng digital payments/mobile wallets, digital remittance, blockchain/cryptocurrency, finance at HR. Sa industriya ng Fintech, patuloy ang paglaganap ng blockchain at cryptocurrency, kasama na rito ang Abra. Ang ating bansa ay kumikilala sa mga FinTech companies na ito at may mga espesyal na regulasyon na naka implementa para dito. May mga karagdagan na lisensya na kinakailangan para sa pag operate ng mga Fintech companies kaya't kung ikaw ay interesado bumuo ng start up, mahalagang malaman ang mga ito.

Bumuo ako ng isang infographic para masmadaling malaman ang proseso. Ito ay galing sa iba't ibang source at sa tulong ng guide na galing sa kittelson and carpo consulting.

Actually, trade wars have already been ensuing between the two. Tensions are high right now between the two. The huawei ban on google services may only be the start of it. Even while China has been trying to separate themselves through tencent and alipay, they will still be affected. The huawei ban will affect users globally. But even with these events, we can't say for sure what the Chinese elites will do. It might even be better to keep their bitcoin during these kind of times.

The US has raised their tariffs on $200bn of Chinese products, and is starting to make an additional of $300bn of Chinese goods. If this trade war continues, the global economy will be affected.

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The headline is exaggerated but it seems like its now extremely difficult for you to withdraw your Bitcoin from BTC since you'd have to provide the source of the fund's report with a description of all your actions such your purchases, exchanges, transfers etc. all with screenshots and in order. Does it seem like to be an exit scam now?

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In almost any kind of game, you can make bets or turn it into gambling once you play it with friends or other people. Computer games such as DOTA or CSGO can be made more fun if place some bets. Although for other gamers, they don't find themselves getting addicted to gambling, it becomes much worse for those who take it too seriously. Some bets get too high and it becomes too big of a risk instead of being more fun. Heck, even arcade games are addicting sometimes. At first, the arcade seems harmless because of its small cost but before you know it you've already spent ridiculous amounts! (with such mediocre prizes) Moderation is key in anything.

Looks great, mate. Sometimes a meal could go a long way for the homeless people. There has been some discussion in the past whether bitcoin or crypto could be utilized for charity or to help out the poor and here we are looking at an actual person who was able to donate thru cryptos - who would have thought that even a few satoshis could make a difference for others?

There are plenty of homeless people in my country as well who are only able to get by thru soup kitchens or simple donations. There are still plenty of hungry people in this world. Great job, I hope that you continue doing this!

I think this has happened because of the tension between the on-going trade war of US-China and the recommendation of US Government about Huawei Security issues. Huawei could probably use a 3rd party app store like Tencent, but not all apps may be available such as Facebook (since its blocked in China). You can just side load apps using APKs and accept to have an open source android however there are other apps relying on the google DRM Widevine system which checks if the app is digitally signed and if the device is safe/unrooted. So, apps like Netflix is using the DRM system to protect their app, you may not be able to side load Netflix on your phone without google services.

Just recently as I was going over some of the job opportunities around my area, I was surprised to find an opening titled Blockchain Developer from a well known firm in my country. I don't normally see that much jobs related to blockchain (I think that its one of the first that I've ever seen in my country) - and from a famous firm at that! This would be a great opportunity for blockchain and crypto enthusiasts because it is not required for you to be an expert.


It's great to see that the technology of blockchain is gaining more popularity and more companies are now interesting in utilizing it. Its now giving opportunity for others and we may now see more of it in the future.

Too bad we did not make a bet on the leaks whether it will happen or not, it would have made things more fun  

IMO, I honestly didn’t think that the leaks would actually come true because:
1. Why would Bran agree to become king? Didn’t he decline to be lord of Winterfell because he was ‘no longer’ Bran, since he’s now the 3ER (three eyed raven)?
2. Why is there still a night’s watch? I was surprised to see the wall. Although, they say that its considered as a prison now thus its continued existence.

I also have some thoughts on the turn out of the last episode:
-Why are there so many dothraki and unsullied all of a sudden?
-Why is everyone okay with Sansa as queen/North’s independence
-Why did Jon go on beyond the wall? The unsullied wouldn’t know anyway since they’ll be going to Naath. Why wasn’t it exposed that he was a Targaryen?

For me, the ending was just okay. It didn’t turn out the way I wanted and I have a lot of questions but there was somewhat closure to it.

Normally, salaries should adjust when there's inflation but this is not the case for all countries. In developing countries, people really struggle due to the increasing price of goods while their salary remains stagnant. Sometimes, the minimum salary is no longer enough to sustain the daily needs of an individual anymore. Capitalism also greatly contributes to this problem. Due to this reason, many would rather choose to migrate and seek for a better life in other countries. Plus, the tax is ridiculous here which does not equate to the value you are getting. Taxpayers are very frustrated because the government don't do much and it makes you feel like you're throwing away your money.

Saw these leaks as well before episode 5 came out and they all came true. Not sure if the leaks/predictions for episode 6 will actually happen (as seen in picture:)


Who wants to take a bet on it? It seems very unlikely to happen.

Season 8 really went far from my expectations but sometimes you just cant get what you want all the time. What's really disappointing for me was the fight against the Night King. I thought it would take up at least two episodes, plus their battle tactics were to frustrating even just for an amateur to watch. The whole season just feels rushed, and it was obvious that there were budget cuts (with the short scenes of ghost).