Hi,

Just want to share my Barclays experience with you guys here.

I opened an account in Barclays so that I can sell or buy coins at bitbargain.co.uk. They opened my account and after 3 days I received a letter that they will be closing my account soon. They haven't given me any specific reason.

Then I came across to this post.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1sgcm6/my_bank_has_frozen_my_account_because_i_sent/

I have another account with Natwest and I have been using that account for buying coins from localbitcoins. My guess is that they did some sort of history check and didn't like that I have been buying Bitcoins. 

 

Hi,

I heard someone saying that number of merchants accepting Bitoins is not rising significantly. I personally feel this is not the case.

Is there any charts or data proving this point?

Thanks

 

Hi,

I'm in UK, haven't used any exchange before. I have only used localbitcoins and bitbargain, very convenient but prices are usually GOX + 7-8%.

I was looking for an exchange and stumbled upon ibwt.co.uk. I'm not sure how reliable is this? Anyone used this before?

Thanks.

    

Thanks for sharing this screenshot. Very positive sign for Bitcoin indeed.

As Chinese declared that Bitcoin is not Currency, instead it is an Asset.

Being an Asset instead currency a good thing for Bitcoin or not? If not why?

This is correct title actually! (China Restricts Banks’ Use of Bitcoin)

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/06/business/international/china-bars-banks-from-using-bitcoin.html?hpw&rref=business

Not sure if I understood it correctly. I guess you can accept Bitcoin if you are not a bank (financial institute). Isn't it?

Also bigger it becomes, harder it'll be to regulate. Governments recognising Bitcoin is positive enough for now because it spreads awareness and makes it more legit.   

I'll be more than happy even if it hits 2k by xmas 

This seems like a very positive news to me. Expect prices to go even higher now!

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/05/china-bitcoin-idUSL4N0JK1KZ20131205

Usually indian government is really fussy but it might not be the case this time. Chinese influence is key here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3bb0Utaj5A

I'll appreciate if someone can shed some light on this.

I have got this GPU:

3GB AMD RADEON HD7950 - DVI,HDMI,2 mDP - DX 11, Eyefinity 4 Capable from following site:

http://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/computers/amd-bulldozer-top-spec-pc/

Could someone please confirm me if it is 7950, HD7950DC2T3GD5V2 according to following url:

https://litecoin.info/Mining_hardware_comparison


Thanks a lot!

This could be a next big thing for Bitcoin if we can push to spread the awareness.

India is a huge market with massive potential!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2013/12/04/india-could-be-the-next-booming-market-for-bitcoin/

Thanks guys.

Fat Duck seems nice, I'll check if they take Bitcoins!

Anyone knows any good restaurant (sea food preference)  in London (central if possible) that accepts Bitcoins?

Thanks.

I'm loving it! There is no stopping Bitcoin! 

http://siliconangle.com/blog/2013/12/04/big-banks-fear-bitcoin-because-bitcoin-means-business/

  Exciting news guys!

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/527387/20131204/bitcoin-accepted-payment-million-dollar-canada-house.htm

I found this interesting that how Chinese police is chasing these Fraudsters!

http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-12-04/china-police-detain-three-in-bitcoin-fraud-case-xinhua-says   

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I read this article, it raises some question. Not sure how valid these concerns are?

Any thoughts?

http://www.economist.com/news/technology-quarterly/21590766-virtual-currency-it-mathematically-elegant-increasingly-popular-and-highly

I disagree. If a merchant can accept Bitcoin, he can also accept Litecoin without almost any extra infrastructure cost.