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3301  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2020/21 on: February 25, 2022, 08:28:37 AM
Betis are indeed one of the most surprising teams this season, because Betis managed to be in third place until round 25.
Betis is still in the third position even after round 25 but likely Barcelona may take Betis position very soon as the club is getting better, Barcelona even won Napoli in the second Europa knockout round playoff this season which was just played yesterday night..

Even Atletico Madrid is having 42 points with Barcelona while Betis has 46 points, the range is close, Betis needs to try harder, we know how a club will be eager to go for Champions League, Barcelona is getting qualified already but Atletico Madrid will have more strength to play to get above Betis.
3302  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: ⚽UEFA Europa League Discussion Thread on: February 25, 2022, 08:14:49 AM
I wasn't expecting a 2-4 in Napolis, with Barcelona scoring 4 goals and naturally moving on.
Atlanta have given 5-0 to Olympiacos.
And Sevilla lost, despite moving on, with Dinamo Zagreb.
I am also very surprised to see Barcelona won Napoli, j predicted Barcelona to win in the first match because I always doubt Italian leagues as they are not that good outside Seria A, but I was shocked to see Napoli match drawn, thinking Napoli will win at home but Barcelona surprised us. Barcelona is getting back and getting stronger.

What surprised me most was Rangers that won Borussia Dortmund in the first match, some people predicted Borussia Dortmund may win the second match between them both but Rangers managed to draw the second match. Sevilla is not a small team if compared to Dinamo Zagreb, I was still expecting Sevilla to win.
3303  Other / Archival / Re: Gambling in Wartime ⚽ on: February 25, 2022, 08:03:26 AM
do you think ongoing sporting events will be postponed (damn.. I have a lot of betting plans on European leagues)
There is nothing physically done that will not be affected during war, if it is during world cup, it can be skipped during the time, even about other matches which are usual also frequent, only few matches will take place, it also depends on the severity of the war, if this escalates into world war, many activities in the world will stop or affected, matches are not exceptional and will also be affected. Ukraine president want a dialogue with Russia, let us see what will happen, but I think Russia want to take control of Ukraine.
3304  Economy / Economics / Re: Russia's Stock Market Amidst War Against Ukraine on: February 24, 2022, 08:45:41 PM
My honest question is, what does it profit a country to rise up in war against another country?
Nothing than power.

Cryptocurrencies and stocks falled, only crude oil was reported to increase in price after Putin decleared invasion.

Russia started this, not comfortable with Ukraine that want to join NATO. Vladimir Putin decleared invasion earlier today and promise demilitarization and denazification of Ukraine. Absolutely, what Russia is planning is to control the whole of Ukraine in a way the country will depend on Russia for military and this will be after Russia plans are successful by eliminating the Ukraine government and ruling Ukraine. But let us see if this will be possible.

But this has caused people dead in Ukraine and many are running away from the country. Many European leaders and Australian leader have considered what Russia is doing to be highly inappropriate and they have begin to sanction Russia, but this will not do it alone, Ukraine needs NATO military presence in their country.
3305  Economy / Economics / Re: Russia - Ukraine | War imminent? on: February 24, 2022, 02:40:43 PM
We can see the drop in bitcoin price when Ukraine invasion was decleared by Russian president, but I do not think this will have a long term effect on bitcoin price. We should remember how bitcoin price dropped during Covid-19 and how it increased again to over $10500 during covid-19.

The only thing is that they can probably still import most of those from China...
China will really be happy about this, China wants the economic power.
3306  Economy / Economics / Re: Russia - Ukraine | War imminent? on: February 24, 2022, 07:18:55 AM
We have just heard that a Russian fighter jet has been shot down over Ukraine.
I am getting the news live on BBC and I believe this is correct than anything Russia will be saying. Ukrainian armed forces say they have shot down five Russian planes but Russia defense minister says it's aircraft were were not shot down. The whole thing is confusing but I think the defense minister can be denying this.

Said the streets of Kyiv is now quiet this morning, more military personnel are seen more than it has been.


https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-60454795

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On the streets of Kyiv this morning it is quiet and more military personnel are noticeable than would usually be seen here.
One tourist told us his hostel had thrown him out after air raid sirens and warnings were sounded by the government here.
He's not the only one with suitcases on the streets - some people told us that they didn't know what to do. Many didn't want to stop and talk as they hurried onwards.
Others told us they had lost connectivity on their mobile phones.
There are reports of queues in supermarkets and we have seen people withdrawing money at ATMs "just in case"..
3307  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: El Salvador has become the first country to make #Bitcoin legal tender! on: February 23, 2022, 06:39:34 PM
One of the declared objectives of making bitcoin a legal tender in El Salvador, is to facilitate remittances and lower their cost.
That is true, but I like what Nayib Bukele tweeted recently that I quoted above:

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I’m sending 52 legal reforms to congress, to remove red tape, reduce bureaucracy, create tax incentives, citizenship in exchange for investments, new securities laws, stability contracts, etc.

The plan is simple: as the world falls into tyranny, we’ll create a haven for freedom.

The data states that remittances using bitcoin are pretty low, and amount to less than 2%, without any signs of picking up traction over time so far.
According to BCR, barely (less than) 2% of El Salvadorans are using Chivo wallet for remittance according to your posts and the link provided. This could have been because of the complaints of money loss as some people were complaining few weeks ago that their money (USD, not bitcoin) was missing, which can be though to little extent but in a way not aiding Chivo wallet adoption by Salvadorans for remittance. What I am thinking of is that a friend will be telling a friend not to use this as a result of the people complaining and the complain went viral. This is what El Salvadoran government should have worked towards in a way there will be no problem about Chivo wallet.

What is more concerning is that the use of Chivo wallet was reported to be declining, I hope the error that happened in the past will never happen again. If is was only the phishing attempt that was recorded, this should not be causing reduction on the number of people using the wallet. I hope all will be working perfectly so El Salvadorans can have the confidence in Chivo wallet again. If it is 2% of people that are using it but the users are increasing, that would have been better and encouraging.

But what is most important which I still like is that El Salvador is supporting bitcoin, citizens can still use it even in a noncustododial way which is even better and what is most important.

Also this tells us that El Salvadoran government is not forcing citizens to make payment using bitcoin compulsorily.
3308  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling for fun alone? how true? on: February 23, 2022, 09:07:05 AM
When starting a game, or entering a gambling site, any of the players hopes to win. When it comes to small amounts of winning or losing, then a good psychological excuse for yourself is the argument that you played "for fun".
By doing this, you calm yourself down and this just gives you reason to visit the site again - to play, maybe another time you will be lucky, and if you are not lucky, then again "for fun".  Smiley
Etc... Smiley
I am not thinking I am gambling for fun, it is what is actually happening, I gamble for fun stake less than 3 matches and have the fun as I am watching the match during the weekend live, is there anything fun than that. But I feel better. If I win, I know I have money for fun already to make me have next weekend spent with fun, but if I do not win, I have money for that already too. Taking just very little amount of money to play and just one time in a week shoes how it is fun and not a way to make money.
3309  Economy / Economics / Re: Top Five Crypto BillionairesOf Today! on: February 23, 2022, 08:59:57 AM
Agreed, Satoshi is the innovator. If this invention hasn't been made, these people can't get into this list. Other than that it is informative to know about the top billionaires from cryptocurrency. Maybe OP can have a seperate thread briefing about the innovators. In that list Satoshi can be added, then Vitalik, and more other inspiring people can be added. I'm quite surprised that Vitalik isn't there in the top list.
Satoshi Nakamoto was added because of his bitcoin holding and nothing more, supposed Satoshi Nakamoto is a single person, I believe he will have more than bitcoin, he will have properties, other form of assets and many other cryptocurrencies in assets. Satoshi Nakamoto will be worth more than that, that is why I do not agree to it.
3310  Economy / Exchanges / Re: Regulator in Canada Warns Crypto Exchanges Not to Promote Self-Custodial Wallets on: February 23, 2022, 06:58:52 AM
That is one things about the world, people wants power, governments wants power too and control, because of one thing or the other, they against self custody of cryptocurrencies which is very wrong but right to the governments because they want the total control like fiat because bank accounts can be easily freezed.

Canadian government can only discourage self custody of cryptocurrencies but people that want privacy will always use it, they do not have the cryptocurrencies in custody and it will be difficult for them to make this impossible. Let us be expecting if there will be laws for exchanges to avoid allowing exchange users in Canada not to withdraw to address not registered.
3311  Bitcoin / Hardware wallets / Trezor Suite Update, February 2022 on: February 22, 2022, 04:57:17 PM
Trezor Suite update February 2022

There is a new update of Trezor Suite, version 22.2.3. Are you still accessing Trezor Suite in your browser? You can access it through the Trezor Suite desktop app which is better.

Changes and improvements?
Address QR codes are now way bigger and easier to scan or share.
Internal links will take you directly to the feature or setting and highlight it.
Model One users can set a custom homescreen background in Trezor Suite.
Background improvements and preparations for upcoming desktop features.

For full details
Trezor Suite update February 2022
3312  Economy / Economics / Re: Top Five Crypto BillionairesOf Today! on: February 22, 2022, 02:51:00 PM
You do not need to included Satoshi Nakamoto, we do not know if it is a man, woman or group, His/her/their blockchain invention and anonymity is the superiority, far superior than to be wealthy. Satoshi Nakamoto do not deserves that second position, he/she/they deserve better because he/she/they did what others listed did not do which is the invention of completely digital decentralized currency.
3313  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: El Salvador has become the first country to make #Bitcoin legal tender! on: February 22, 2022, 08:53:30 AM
I am thinking the step for this country to make BTC a legal tender is going to come to a crashing end. Majority of the citizens can not afford to buy any BTC as they struggle to make ends meet.
Making bitcoin a legal tender in El Salvador means it is a payment needed to be added and made compulsory, but the compulsion is not beyond adding it to payment system along with USD. Retail buyer and sellers can choose what they want, Marchants in the country will only include bitcoin along with USD for payment, but it is left to people to either accept bitcoin or USD. El Salvador in this way makes bitcoin not compulsory to be used, citizens can choose which one they want, either bitcoin, USD or both.

In the end the country will go back to just USD or another FIAT system.
What they were in before but the country was sinking in debts.

It is just not going to work.
I like people to oppose something, but when opposing without no valid reasons but just an opinion, then the opinion is not valid.

Sure, it might fail in the end, but surely not for anything even close to the reasons (or lack thereof) that you have stated.
I have not seen any reason this will fail because if anyone do not want to use bitcoin, they should be using USD, accepting payment in USD and paying in USD. El Salvador gives their citizens the right to access both currencies, which is freedom.

Actually, consider remittances by itself.
If 80% of El Salvadorans are not having bank account, this can be an easy means for international payments and local payments, no need to go through the hell in bank than to convert the coin to USD or use it to buy directly. This will make El Salvadoran's lives easier.



For me not to have consecutive posts on a thread, this will be a better idea. I hope it is not too voluminous to read, I will make it not long.

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele announced there was 10% GDP growth in his country last year after bitcoin has been made a legal tender, now Minister Morena Valdez which is Salvadoran Tourism minister, announced that tourism is 30% up since Bitcoin adoption.

Tourism in El Salvador up 30% since Bitcoin adoption, minister says

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Valdez noted that El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption has also impacted the flow of tourist visits, increasing the number of tourists coming from the United States.



You may also like this, Bitcoin is making El Salvador popular

Pro-Bitcoin president of El Salvador to offer citizenship for foreign investors

Tweet from Nayib Bukele

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I’m sending 52 legal reforms to congress, to remove red tape, reduce bureaucracy, create tax incentives, citizenship in exchange for investments, new securities laws, stability contracts, etc.

The plan is simple: as the world falls into tyranny, we’ll create a haven for freedom.

I think this is a nice plan.
3314  Economy / Economics / Re: Russian Crypto drafted bill release date shifted, do not be misinformed on: February 21, 2022, 07:14:05 PM
An important requirement is that cryptocurrency cannot be anonymous.
I do not like one thing about banks, they are anti-bitcoin, they are even blind with their local currencies which were not the first real money we have like gold until countries began to exists and having their own currencies that they use to manipulate and control.

What is happening now is that the central banks just want to have control of what they created, the physical money like gold and others existing in the past are the original money, despite the governments in some countries wanted less of the real money in the past because of their local currencies, for their citizens to buy more of their local currency, decrease the price again and again. Now it is digital, but the banks are the enemies, see them calling bitcoin ponzi scheme and they are wrong.

The banks and regulated exchanges will be custodial, in that form, it is not anonymous, there is not privacy at all. But if I get it right, central bank of Russia did not against individuals to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, which means it will be an implicit ban, then it will be a means they make their citizens that do not know much about cryptocurrencies but using it susceptible to scam and other illicit activities.

I hope banks can know what they are doing and think rightly instead of their false ways they are seeing cryptocurrencies.
3315  Economy / Reputation / Is marwell trustworthy? on: February 21, 2022, 06:57:24 PM
Marwell posted a topic many hours ago in off-topic, I do not know if the exchange is good or scam, I checked the domain name, it was created last year June, but I do not know why I am still suspecting if the exchange site is scam or not.

Marwell's topic about the exchange
Fast-change.net - exchange of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Monero, Cardano

From the topic, this is the name of the exchange: https://fast-change.net/

Is this exchange legit or scam?
3316  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: Gambling for fun alone? how true? on: February 21, 2022, 03:55:14 PM
Have you heard that some people gamble for fun and not necessarily to make money?

I find it hard to believe completely because who doesn't like to make some more money even if it is not needed.

If you knew the exact sum you were going to loose gambling, and you are the type that they say " gambles for fun", will you find it fun loosing that money still? will you return another day in awareness of how much you will loose and still want to loose for fun?
I actually gamble for fun, I gambled this weekend and I lost, that does not mean I will not gamble again this week, I used the amount I can afford to lose. Gambling for fun can be easily known from a friend, assuming you have a friend, gambling with just very little amount of money like $5 weeklyand just on one or two matches, but earning like $1000 or more monthly, then what is that, is it not fun? It is fun. But most people are gambling to gain from what I have known from my friends.
3317  Economy / Economics / Russian Crypto drafted bill release date shifted, do not be misinformed on: February 21, 2022, 10:40:14 AM
I read this thread that was created two days ago without any link, for us not to be misformed, that is why I have to post this.

This thread was created two days ago, also two days ago was this on the crypto news which you can read to understand what is going on in Russia

https://cointelegraph.com/news/clarity-pushed-back-russian-government-fails-to-forge-a-consolidated-stance-on-crypto-regulation

I have not seen Vladimir Putin againsting bitcoin and it was not than than speaking good about it in the recent past.

What is going now is between Russian Financial Ministry and Central Bank of Russia. Before, CBR even called bitcoin a ponzi scheme and other anti bitcoin criticism. BOR wished cryptocurrencies to be banned, but to just big institutions and banks but not to individuals which indicate implicit ban, but Vladimir Putin speaks good about it, and not long, the Russian financial ministry want all means bitcoin is not banned but regulated.

The government of Russia said by February 18 that the Financial Ministry and CBR will draft a bill about their opinion on the regulation of cryptocurrencies, but nothing yet happened and probably shifted to March as they have not fully come up with one opinion.
3318  Economy / Economics / Re: computer capable of breaking elliptical curve encryption algorithms on: February 21, 2022, 09:38:56 AM
Here is something to give you sleepless nights ... enjoy !  Grin

Last week, anonymous government sources confirmed that Quoherence Labs had created a quantum computer capable of breaking both the widely used RSA and elliptical curve encryption algorithms that underpin most cybersecurity protocols....


Article:

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-00418-7
Absolutely misinformation and lies. Disregard this.

This is just a type of article that someone somewhere mentioned something about what he heard from someone else and there you go, you have "big" news based on nothing. 0 facts only bla-bla.
Until I see a burn address moving coins soon, I would not believe anything, even tho it's The Nature.

This seems more like, let's crash the market more to full bigger bags. That's all.
It is all lies, I have checked three crypto news updates today and nothing like that yet, there are sites like this that are full of misinformation, the best is to just never consider this. It is getting easier for people to spread lies this days, articles full of misconceptions are more existing because there are sites that make it easy for peoe to post the article kf heir own without any review by another person which is expert and following what is going on k the environment.
3319  Economy / Speculation / Re: What is your expectation on: February 21, 2022, 09:16:59 AM
I think if you are using Bitcoin as just a mode of payment or as legal tender, you will be not worrying at all, but for investment it is risky.
Assuming you are using bitcoin as a legal tender, customers bought goods from you totalling $5000, but when you want to buy more goods to sell firy customers, the price of bitcoin has gone down 50% making you to only have $2500 at the time. Is that not loss at the time. But you can hold and wait for the price to increase which will surely happen but it can take time.

I know most people use Bitcoin as investment or just for money, but they must know how really Bitcoin works and it is main use.
What I have noticed is that the value of bitcoin is in its investment.
3320  Economy / Reputation / Re: REQUEST FOR ATTENTION OF: All 1xbit Signature Campaign Participants on: February 21, 2022, 09:05:39 AM
Yes, another Legendary account wasted because of human stupidity and greed. A typical example of a scam promoter.
Bye-bye rudolfaxl! Who is next?  Cheesy
If we are not talking about 1xbit to be scam site, plagiarism is forbidden and it is against the rules of the forum, permaban is most likely the result of it. I understand that you are saying that most likely if he did not join 1xbit, his plagiarism may not have been known, 1xbit posters are concentrated on because they are low quality and shit posters. I have not investigated that account, if I investigate, it is possible it was an inactive account before, if not for 1xbit, many accounts supposed to be dormant and unused, but they woke up to apply for 1xbit campaign. When reputable account did not apply, the low posts and dormant alts were taken, the posters are using it to post spam and low quality posts.
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