I am highlighting this one because I have seen a deluge of many member-generated advertisements in almost all related Facebook groups precisely praising a certain trader and how that trader change the course of the poster's financial life. The advertisements can be attractive especially to newbies who are not yet exposed to the evil of scammers and hackers online. Unfortunately, I also saw some complaints directed against those traders of how they were gone after the money or cryptocurrency is transferred to the account of the trader. We should always careful with people we are dealing with online because we don't really know who they are and their intentions. When the offer seems to be too good to be true then probably it is...so run and get out as much as you can!

There will be presidential election in the USA next year and so today we have many personalities both known and even relatively unknown who are already expressing and working with their desire to run for presidency with the assumption that they can successfully kick the sitting President Donald Trump out of office in 2019. The race is on for contenders to get the final presidential nomination of their respective parties.

Right now, we have Andrew Yang who is battling attention and support within the Democratic Party. Andrew Yang is an American entrepreneur, politician, philanthropist, the founder of Venture for America, and a U.S. 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. He worked in startups and early-stage growth companies as a founder or executive from 2000 to 2009. Among many other things, he is proposing the $1,000  a month free cash to all.

Then we have the popular guy named John McAfee who is known for his many outlandish predictions on the price of Bitcoin and promising to do something in front of the camera in case those predictions failed. John David McAfee is a British-American computer programmer and businessman. He founded the software company McAfee Associates in 1987 and ran it until 1994, when he resigned from the company.

Both guys are great supporters of bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Both guys provide cryptocurrency the opportunity to land in the mainstream media's coverage. Among the two, which do you think is really serious in running for the presidency in 2020 and who has the better chance of making it through the White House? Or do you think that these are just a bunch of jokers providing us the much-needed comedic relief from time to time?

This is an interesting read on the evolution of the bitcoin logo through the years before arriving at the currently used one and though it is still called unofficial this is now considered to be the symbol of bitcoin especially in the face of many fiat money we have around the world. And of course, the story of the bitcoin logo started here in this forum.

The current logo with color orange was made courtesy of a forum member with username "“bitboy” and this is the one that really took off as the very symbol that bitcoin is known all over the world. Of course, there are those who do not agree of the logo and the symbol even telling us that we don't need them in the first place.

In a world where people associate something with brand names and logos, bitcoin is not far behind in the quest for easy recognition, perception and association.

Further Read: https://www.coindesk.com/about-that-orange-b-the-history-of-bitcoins-logos

I am not really into numerology but it is quite fascinating just to think about that there is a connection between numbers, the people around us and the many things that happened, are happening and will happen in the future. I am just curious: How do I know what is the number of my name or persona? Who knows I might also belong to number 11 or maybe number 22.

I love your reference to bitcoin as an artwork. As a great artwork, bitcoin can be considered to be an expensive one and just like an artwork its value is rising. In extension, just like an artwork it can be kept as an investment and likewise can be traded anytime to the highest bidder in the marketplace. So is bitcoin money then? Well, to me if I can use it to buy anything and I can convert it into my local currency, then it is functioning as money and I don't care what form it might be.

Nothing interesting actually here. We have already all of these arguments in the past and we know the answers to many objections of bitcoin critics. At the end of the day, it is about belief...that belief that bitcoin is much better than the dollar (which is also based on faith). However, it is good to know that this is being brought up now in the media and we know that the more people talk about something then the more other people can be interested with it.

What is obvious here is that there are many bitcoin critics who are not researching well and they must admit that they are just using their gut feeling about it and arguing not based on facts. Let us all thank Anthony Pompliano for defending bitcoin in the face of those who continually doubt about it.

An SEC decision over the approval of a much-anticipated exchange traded fund proposed by VanEck and SolidX has been delayed yet again. Previous delays during the bear market were frequently accompanied by price crashes. However, this has not been the case this time. Rather than dump the price, the news of the delay has been accompanied with a gain from around $7,800 to over $8,000 in just a couple of hours.

Since most of the crypto space was expecting such a delay, many have dismissed the decision as a non-event. With much of the sentiment around the market remaining bullish after early 2019 price rises, some have even stated that the delay could serve as a buying opportunity for investors.

Source: https://www.newsbtc.com/2019/05/20/bitcoin-shrugs-vaneck-5-gain/

Another delay for ETF application has just came from SEC. What is very noticeable here is that instead of creating a bitcoin crash just like what happened in the past, bitcoin seems don't care at all. Of course, it would have a very wild day if there was an approval finally. Okay, the bitcoin and crypto industry has to wait more time and be patient as eventually an ETF will really be given permission. This is now showing us that bitcoin  right now can't easily be moved by events connected to the world of crypto as if it has a mind of its own. Does this mean that bitcoin is now at a mature stage?

Well, I am hoping that JPMorgan analysts can be wrong this time. Bitcoin is right now at $7,900 seemingly fighting at this level and it can go either both ways. Anyway, what is important for us is that we are now out of the so-called bitcoin winter and it is forward with clear growth. In case, bitcoin will stabilize at around $7,300 that can be a very opportunity for many to catch up and get some bitcoin they deserve. Things are now getting exciting with bitcoin and it shows in the media frenzy which I know can help a lot spread the good news of bitcoin and even the whole cryptocurrency market.

I remember those days when eGold was still so popular especially with online programs but that can be categorized akin to stablecoins we have now as the value is not deflationary like bitcoin and the rest of the gang. Now, we have cryptocurrencies taking the marketplace by storm. Aside from its use as a currency or money, bitcoin can also be a store of value that can rise depending on the market dynamics. Yes, the problem sometimes is that the transfer fees can go astronomical depending on the volume of transactions clogging the network. There must be something that can be done to solve this problem. There are still many things we should do about this platform and I am sure we will eventually get there.

I appreciate that you look at this detail. The post above claims a lot and if they forgot to tell us more of the people behind the platform then maybe they should go back to the drawing board so that next time they can be more transparent and can come here with complete details. In this industry, transparency and reputation can go a long way in convincing people to be their customers.

I am not actually good in looking and reading technical analysis and though I have been with cryptocurrency for some years reading charts can still give me some vertigo. Nonetheless, you got a good article there which explained in plainer terms and words what this is all about. Thanks for sharing and I am also looking at the platform where the article is published...this must be a good competitor of Steem.

This is being picked up by many cryptocurrency news sites days ago and one of the many good news that flowed recently into the whole marketplace. I am sure this can be helping in some ways with our desire for cryptocurrency's mainstream adoption and can entice many new players in this field. Let's see if other similar platforms will soon also go into cryptocurrency. No matter how small this might be, this remains to be a one step forward for the industry.

I am sure you can find many such software on the market. I recently post about the TradingSanta and see if anyone here successfully used that trading bot. While we should always be wary of any program that promises promising gains, we should always do our due diligence and never be swayed by flowery words especially coming from people with vested interest. At the same, we should into close our mind for any possibility and opportunity. Good luck.

After a strong showing of energy getting back into the $8,000 range, bitcoin right now is getting its pack backward and is standing at $7,745.49    based on the CoinMarketCap figures. The market is now on red as almost all altcoins got no choice but to follow the lead of bitcoin. Of course, we are all hoping that this is just a temporary little dip and that tomorrow the bullish stand will be the prominent trait in the market.

Do you think this little dip can be the best opportunity to add more bitcoin into one's portfolio? Or should we wait some more time as there is that possibility that bitcoin can get back or retrace into the $7,000 level? What is your guess?

Yes, these are the ripple effects of this industry and there are many people who are benefited because of this. Right now, there are new opportunities arising from the coming of bitcoin and cryptocurrency. For example, there are now affiliate networks concentrating on the cryptocurrency and they are managing many affiliates making money with the system and are paid with bitcoin according to agreed parameters. There are now also some agencies concentrating their works on crypto-related things in the name of their clients. And this can just be the tip of the iceberg because as the industry and the technology mature more, there would be new platforms and many new ways that money can be created and distributed.

I am a marketer and usually shops are doing all they can to attract more patrons and sales. Here in my country, we have the Midnight Sales which usually attracted throng of people who are buying things they don't need all because they wanted to save money. Since I am aware of the danger of letting myself indulge with those sales without regard as to my real need, I shy away from those marketing tactics but sadly many people can easily be swayed by the message broadcasted into them by all means available including social media. There is nothing wrong with looking for ways to save money but we should always logic in doing so. Otherwise this can reflect on our economic position. Now, instead of wasting money on products we don't really need, investing some into stocks, gold, T-bills and yes of course cryptocurrency can help a lot for our economic survival and prosperity.

There are always many ways to circumvent the law against slave labor. This is the main responsibility of the government to make sure that nothing like this can happen in any industry. The thing is that with more and more demand of minerals, buyers could care less where the minerals are taken and whether slave labor in involved. Let's see how the blockchain can affect this problem and if there is something that can be done easier because of this technology. In case blockchain can help even in just one aspect then let's go for it.

So Bahamas now decides that Malta should not get the monopoly of the business arising from the blockchain and cryptocurrency as it now poised to open up its territory to many fintech companies and projects. I think this can be one of the best decisions the island nation made so far. The potential can be so staggering especially if they know how to market the place for new locators and investors from many parts of the world. I am sure that many more other countries will be following the steps taken by Malta and this time Bahamas in welcoming the new economy into their island nation. Welcome...Bahamas to the exciting world of cryptocurrency.

I wonder if the case can be reopened once the liquidation is over unless they got a big customer who has the resources to fight it in the court. The Cryptopia saga is one of the many sad stories we have in cryptocurrency. Seems it is hard to swallow that Cryptopia never made it back when only a small part of their assets was lost. Compared to Binance which lost around $40 million, Cryptopia should be up to its feet in no time at all. In my guess, the management do not have the energy and creativity anymore to run the business and as to why no big competitors competed to save the business that can perplexing to me.

Roger Ver is recognized to be one of the leading figure in the world of cryptocurrency but for many he has lost his good reputation when he started Bitcoin Cash and made a war with those who continue to support the real bitcoin. In my opinion, too much greed has gone into his head that he don't care too much even if his many actions can affect bitcoin. People who have been here in this industry are already aware of who Roger Ver is and what he tried to do with the bitcoin ecosystem.