Here is the site:
http://www.blockchainsummit.io/

I think you will recognize some of the participants. There are so many people involved in BTC that it's hard to say who are the most influential anymore.

Buy trust? This is why I ignore trust.

This is what the internet looks like without net neutrality. Someone has to own the internet in such a system. Here in the US it would be large companies, in China it could only be everyone's father figure ;the government.

Yes, and in this case it's once more removed. As you point out, HE did not even sell the drugs. I could imagine an argument against someone who helped Al Qaeda get a nuke. We would not let that guy go free because he should have some responsibility when they blow up London. But how far can you carry this logic?
 

Kajune I'm guessing you are not Asian then. 

It's not a law I like, but I think he could be charged with their deaths in some states. If he is facilitating a criminal enterprise then he may be held responsible for all the actions of that enterprise. For example, if I ran a murder for hire ring that preformed several hits, I could be charged with those murders even if I did not participate in any way. Simply being the leader of the group that specifically kills people could be enough.
It is similar to how a a bank robbery that causes a death is on every member of the team that robs the bank. They can all be charged with the same death. In fact they don't even have to kill anyone. If the bank guard dies of a heart attack during the robbery, then all the robbers may be charged with reckless homicide. 
I don't know what the laws are in NYC. Murder is not against federal law, states decide what murder is and who should be charged.

Free money is no concern.  

Others have had this happen and reported that it turned out to be a marketing campaign. I think it was a gambling operation that sent out tiny amounts. If I remember correctly there was also a message broadcast with the transaction.
 

But it does not lead to taking your bitcoins, anyone can send you some.

You first hear about this stuff in the cypherpunks electronic mailing list during the 1990's. If you are old like me anyway.

Is his lawyer claiming this?
It seems only people here are saying he was framed. How did you arrive at that conclusion even when his own defense is not making such a claim? If he was framed you would think he would mention it.

Since Walker took over, the government here has fallen apart. Walker and the rest are all crooks, that's why they run up against the law.

The concern is that because TeamViewer is a remote control system it is inherently insecure. Just installing it is half the work of hacking someones computer. I can see how it would help you, but the risk is just to great.

I believe the bubble and subsequent crash was caused by speculation. Very typical to see this behavior in an unregulated market. Speculators try guessing future prices and often drive the prices up to silly highs. When this is realized the price starts to fall apart and oscillate until settling on a more reasonable estimate. It looks like $230 is that price.

The article was written by people who want you to look at the adds, not by scholars trying to educate you. Including the sexy and interesting idea of secret black markets is too much to resist. It is also why the title is the rise and fall of bitcoin. A fall is far more interesting than a normal, predictable market correction.

Fall indeed, that thing was written Nov 23, 2011. The fall was from $30 then. Did it end anything?

Pro tip: Whales don't join clubs. It's minnows who school. 

Nice! I can't wait for one to appear near me. Seeing this is encouraging since it is outside of a mega-city like New York or London.

Where have I been? It looks like a lot has happened since I last wished for a game score program denominated in BTC. Thanks for the response and info. You made my wish come true! lol

Years ago I used to compete and led a beta team for the U.S. Army's "America's Army" title. I would have loved to have fun bets with the other players.

Dude, you need escrow. No one is going to send you money first.

We don't stop the war because someone was kidnapped.

I really don't know how this system works. But I have heard people argue that blockchain technology (not the bitcoin blockchain specifically) can be used to handle cell phone identity in a way that would not require sim cards. Apparently sim cards are not liked by cell providers because they require a complex distribution. The cards must be shipped and stocked at stores then sold and reconciled online. The holy grail is a system that can all be done from the phone, one that cuts out the store and sends all profits to the provider. But I am not sure how this happens using a blockchain.

I like Palestine. Everyone I met there was kind and helpful. If you want to see for yourself stay on the Palestine side when visiting Jerusalem. The National hotel has good prices and is a nice location for walking the city.

https://nationalhotel-jerusalem.com/

Even better. Let's take the coins owned by the Winklevoss twins and give them to Mark Zukerberg! lol

Damn, F-ed again!