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3861  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr - August 21 on: August 14, 2021, 06:09:59 AM
Ok here's one way Pacquiao is motivated as per Roach,

He said that Pacquiao is pissed out, because the title that he won against Thurman was handed to Ugas without due process, so he was stripped with that belt. So he might go for a knock out against Ugas here to claim that belt back. But I don't know if this is true though, we all know that Roach is the one hyping Manny's fight so take it with a grain of salt.

Agreed. This is clearly Roach hyping the fight to sell more pay per views. This business is very much similar to cryptocoin ICOs, where if there are more buys, there will be more in the pockets of everyone involved hehe. From the promoters to the fighters and also the team including the trainers.

According to this news which was published before the cancellation. Terrence Crawford wanted to fight the winner of Pacman vs. Spence after his fight vs. Shawn Porter. This is clearly clickbait because Crawford vs. Porter has not yet been negotiated. I hope this is true, however. Boxing fans need Crawford vs. Spence hehehe.



Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter should happen before the end of 2021 and Crawford is already looking at his next opponent as he states he wants to fight the winner of Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr.

Source https://www.givemesport.com/1735622-terence-crawford-wants-to-fight-winner-of-manny-pacquiao-vs-errol-spence-jr

Crawford seemed to be so overconfident trying to underestimate the power of Porter, I am sure he has not fought anyone like Porter who is very aggressive and has a strong chin, if Porter was able to give Spence some problem, I think he can do the same on Crawford and could possibly beat him.

He is like a raging bull who always want for a kill, and he cannot be easily knockout as he is so strong.

I am quite certain that was also hyping himself when talking to the media to sell more pay per views for his own fight hehe. But he is one of the best welterweight boxers in the world and he might be arguably better than Errol Spence, I reckon.

3862  Bitcoin / Press / Re: [2021-08-02] China's Digital Yuan vs Bitcoin on: August 14, 2021, 05:08:38 AM
@bbc.reporter

I would say yes, more or less, when I think about it. Look at 2021 compared to let's say 5 years ago. Bitcoin is on the road to be regulated across a lot of countries, in almost (again, more or less) the way traditional currencies or assets are.

See what I mean.
Indirectly we're "suffering" from regulations and laws. I exaggerate a bit but for me, these are constraints and not advantages for the crypto industry. Exchange platforms regulations, taxes laws for citizens, the KYC bullshit (even from some shops), licenses here and there for this and that. What else? So many things.
There is most of the time always a point in which there is something against the 'Bitcoin's ideology'.

Sure, there is always a way to go beyond that, but the ecosystem is still small on that side. I'm beginning to think that as the years go by, the 'Bitcoin dream' is just a utopia. if someone would have said to me years ago that Bitcoin will have laws and all that crap, I would have simply replied: LOL.

As for the digital currencies backed by the governments and central banks. I do hope with time people make the difference between DC and cryptocurrencies since I consider both different. Perhaps they both use blockchain tech and cryptography principles, but besides this point everything is different.

However, what problems would a CBDC solve? Can it replace physical currency? I reckon this would be difficult. Would it improve efficiency? There are efforts to improve efficiency already without CBDC. Will CBDC be an innovation for payments? No, there are also technologies created for that. Also, I am afraid the government will require KYC for CBDC to monitor you.

the Chinese will do whatever they will do. its bullshiit as we may think. you can say it's not an innovation but it certainly has control of what their government can/would do which is more important to the CCP than having a decentralized currency.

what you have to keep in mind is that it's JUST for them.
for the countries going to make transactions to the Chinese government will have to comply with their rules and this is also what will happen to them if the Chinese will make transactions to Japan or the US, the chinese government will have to comply with the US rules. sadly, they do have the advantage because it's a manufacturing country which most countries may have to comply with their rules.


Agreed, it might be just for them. However, if it does not solve a problem, if it cannot replace physical currency and if does not make payments more efficient than the present payment processors then what it might do is disrupt what is already good by attempting to replace it with something that does bring anything new to the table. I reckon it would be more harmful than helpful. Who will use it?
3863  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈 on: August 13, 2021, 07:58:30 AM
@ChiBitCTy. This is a newbie’s league. You are welcome to join, however, please do not make it more difficult for me hehehe.

In any case, everyone, what type of draft are we doing? Is this a superflex or whatever flex? I hope we can have the simplest and most standard draft available. I tried the mock draft again. It is still very confusing! I drafted 6 players with all similar bye weeks. This is bad right?
3864  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr - August 21 on: August 13, 2021, 07:36:07 AM
Ok here's one way Pacquiao is motivated as per Roach,

He said that Pacquiao is pissed out, because the title that he won against Thurman was handed to Ugas without due process, so he was stripped with that belt. So he might go for a knock out against Ugas here to claim that belt back. But I don't know if this is true though, we all know that Roach is the one hyping Manny's fight so take it with a grain of salt.

Agreed. This is clearly Roach hyping the fight to sell more pay per views. This business is very much similar to cryptocoin ICOs, where if there are more buys, there will be more in the pockets of everyone involved hehe. From the promoters to the fighters and also the team including the trainers.

According to this news which was published before the cancellation. Terrence Crawford wanted to fight the winner of Pacman vs. Spence after his fight vs. Shawn Porter. This is clearly clickbait because Crawford vs. Porter has not yet been negotiated. I hope this is true, however. Boxing fans need Crawford vs. Spence hehehe.



Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter should happen before the end of 2021 and Crawford is already looking at his next opponent as he states he wants to fight the winner of Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr.

Source https://www.givemesport.com/1735622-terence-crawford-wants-to-fight-winner-of-manny-pacquiao-vs-errol-spence-jr
3865  Bitcoin / Press / Re: [2021-08-02] China's Digital Yuan vs Bitcoin on: August 13, 2021, 06:51:32 AM
@bbc.reporter

I would say yes, more or less, when I think about it. Look at 2021 compared to let's say 5 years ago. Bitcoin is on the road to be regulated across a lot of countries, in almost (again, more or less) the way traditional currencies or assets are.

See what I mean.
Indirectly we're "suffering" from regulations and laws. I exaggerate a bit but for me, these are constraints and not advantages for the crypto industry. Exchange platforms regulations, taxes laws for citizens, the KYC bullshit (even from some shops), licenses here and there for this and that. What else? So many things.
There is most of the time always a point in which there is something against the 'Bitcoin's ideology'.

Sure, there is always a way to go beyond that, but the ecosystem is still small on that side. I'm beginning to think that as the years go by, the 'Bitcoin dream' is just a utopia. if someone would have said to me years ago that Bitcoin will have laws and all that crap, I would have simply replied: LOL.

As for the digital currencies backed by the governments and central banks. I do hope with time people make the difference between DC and cryptocurrencies since I consider both different. Perhaps they both use blockchain tech and cryptography principles, but besides this point everything is different.

However, what problems would a CBDC solve? Can it replace physical currency? I reckon this would be difficult. Would it improve efficiency? There are efforts to improve efficiency already without CBDC. Will CBDC be an innovation for payments? No, there are also technologies created for that. Also, I am afraid the government will require KYC for CBDC to monitor you.
3866  Bitcoin / Press / Re: [2021-08-10] AMC will accept bitcoin as payment for movie tickets by year end on: August 13, 2021, 05:22:18 AM
I predict ticket sales through bitcoin will be low or be very close to none. This is because much of the bitcoin holders buy bitcoin to hold and sell later on a much higher price similar to stocks and commodities. However, if people were given jobs that pay in bitcoin, I reckon it would be different because if salaries are paid in bitcoin, those people would have no choice but spend them hehehe.
3867  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: 🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈 on: August 12, 2021, 06:57:24 AM

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The NFL is cracking down big time on taunting, you won't get away with only 15-yard penalty anymore, for two violations, you'll be ejected from the game and face suspension  Shocked :

source: https://www.complex.com/sports/nlf-reinforce-taunting-penalties-reactions/
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The NFL’s annual rule change and points of emphasis video notes game officials have been instructed to strictly enforce taunting rules in 2021,” Pelissero wrote in a tweet. “Two violations results in automatic ejection, with fines and even suspensions (!!) in play, too.

You can't clap, flex, or show any emotion after a big play now, which begs the question, why is the NFL doing this? In a somewhat still violent sport like football, you can sustain some serious/life-threatening injuries, yet the NFL is concerned about the players' emotions, lol this is ridiculous...as if the celebrations and harmless taunting is the problem with your game.

Honestly it's a little crazy.  I kind of lime the smack talking.  I mean some of it goes way overbored.  Don't like the team rehersed celebrations or anything bit if you are a wide receiver and get over on a corner or safety I like a little bit of the trash.  It gets teams heated and that's how rivalries are started.  They are going a little overboard on the celebration rules.

Is the NFL headed by white people of the far right? hehe I am not certain, however, for me it appears these rules on excessive celebrations is a move against blacks. They are those players who usually do the choreographed dances after a touchdown.
3868  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Speculation (Altcoins) / Re: Best altcoins to hold during a bear market? on: August 12, 2021, 05:17:22 AM
Bear market is a great opportunity to invest, when bear market comes i only invest in some well known altcoins, it doesn't matter if it is new or old altcoins as long as it is proven and tested i will buy it and hold till bullish market back and sell them to get profit. There are some new altcoins that has a potential and there are also proven  and tested altcoins and they are now easier to pick because they are listed on some crypto currency tracking platforms.

The technique to make money in crypto is very simple, invest in bear market and sell in bull market. Actually, the number of investment here are huge, you can choose among different altcoins and just hold it for a while as when bitcoin dump, it will eventually recover and when that happen, altcoins will also follow the same trend.

Agreed! However, choose your altcoins very wisely. The list I provided of what cryptofunds have in their portfolios should help everyone choose and know that crypotfunds will be bagholding those coins with you hehehe. I reckon much of those projects in their portfolio would not rugpull investors.
3869  Economy / Speculation / Re: SEC delays decision on ETF again, Vaneck, SolidX withdraw proposal on: August 12, 2021, 04:29:15 AM
@Daltonik. You really want us to laugh. You bumped this old topic instead of creating a new thread hehehehe.

In any case, VanEck’s clients must be demanding the asset manager to give them some exposure to bitcoin’s volatility. The pump must be very close hehehe. Also Tom Lee will be happy.
3870  Economy / Exchanges / Re: [2021-07-28]Binance CEO says he’s willing to step down as world's biggest crypt on: August 12, 2021, 03:47:48 AM
Also, yes they were not fired, however, I speculate that it might be a separation of mutual consent offered first by the exchanges.
Sure, but I speculate it is the other way around. He's not the first executive officer to resign from Binance, and he won't be the last. Although I can't find a source for these claims, various news articles are claiming things such as this:

Brian Brooks, the CEO of Binance US, is stepping down after only a few months on the job, citing a litany of compliance issues and regulatory investigations involving the crypto exchange’s sister firm.

We might never know the truth.

I speculate that those articles were written that way to save those people’s reputations and to show the truth that both parties did not do anything wrong with the other. It is a simple press release informing the public and to avoid controversy.
3871  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr - August 21 on: August 11, 2021, 03:29:58 AM
@bL4nkcode. Agreed, especially all of those fans who bought the payperview already. This is the boxing fans’ experience of a rugpull hehehe.

I speculate everyone on Spence’s side might be afraid that Pacman might make this a difficult fight that would make Spence appear weak. It would remove the hype on him.
3872  Economy / Exchanges / Re: [2021-07-28]Binance CEO says he’s willing to step down as world's biggest crypt on: August 11, 2021, 02:51:50 AM
@o_e_l_e_o. Why were they hired? Was it not because of their experience in government and their knowledge in maneuvering regulations and the political connections they created throughout their careers? Also, yes they were not fired, however, I speculate that it might be a separation of mutual consent offered first by the exchanges.
3873  Bitcoin / Press / Re: [2021-08-08] U.S. Senators Forge Crypto Tax Reporting Rules Over The Weekend on: August 11, 2021, 01:46:37 AM
According to the people who followed the delibirations, Senator Richard Shelby from Alabama has taken down the amendment because no one granted him a $50 billion package for his defense contracts.

I reckon this is what occurs if you make a very important policy through a last minute change that will be decided by people who do not know anything about the technology.
3874  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr - August 21 on: August 11, 2021, 12:57:24 AM
Why does this happen only 10 days before the biggest boxing fight of the year? I cannot stop myself from being skeptical about this. This might be a rugpull hehehe. Pacman had more chance than what much of the people thought. Watch Spence vs. Porter. Pacman can win by using a similar tactic.
3875  Economy / Gambling discussion / Re: [Boxing]: Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr - August 21 on: August 10, 2021, 04:37:49 AM
if you like good odds for Manny, you can choose these.

That's what I'm considering, Pacquiao win via decision for @3.++

Spence is hard to KO but Pacquiao should maintain winnings every round until the bell rings.

Still not placing another bet as still on the stage of analyzing the fight. Hard to decide as all odds for Pacquiao are worth risking a bet.
Manny is old he won't be fit enough to get the KO I do think he is the better fighter and will be able to win the rounds like you say. Decision bet for Pacquiao is a good bet imo. 3+ for pac is good value for a bet of a legendary fighter like him.

Agreed that he might not get the knockout, however, I disagree with your reason. Pacman will not get the knockout because Errol Spence is a bigger and stronger fighter who will be in very good conditioning for the fight. I reckon Pacman showed power in his old age when he knocked down Keith Thurman who is 10 years younger than him.
3876  Economy / Gambling / Re: BetKing.io is a blatant scam operated by Dean Nolan on: August 10, 2021, 04:09:29 AM
I am supporting the flag and it's very sneaky betking tried to create new account and think that everyone forgot what they did in past.
Only one member applied for their new campaign and he is known for recycling posts campaigns and promoting other scam websites.

I will support the flag against this site, they are a really scummy website, I was checking the Services board and I have seen an open campaign of Betking.io, good thing that the warning atop the thread is a good warning for people to be discouraged to join their campaign. That one member doesn't have anything to live for in this forum, that's why he/she is doing this desperate thing.

Now there are 20 people! Like with 1xbit, all of them are red-flagged members! Even with big warnings everywhere around!

It is funny to see Dean is trying to promote Betking again in this forum as he said he will not do it a month ago, yep typical scammer to eat his own words.

Dean is probably crazy! With so many scandals he is still trying to pull off some scam, and in such a stupid way if I can say, creating a signature campaign after everything he said and did?! I am not sure what is going on in his head, but definitely, it's not good!

I am skeptical. Why would Dean operate using the site name Betking if it is a known casino that scammed people? Might this be a trick to have our attention on Betking and not on other sites promoted in the forum that Dean owns in secret?
3877  Bitcoin / Press / Re: [2021-08-02] China's Digital Yuan vs Bitcoin on: August 10, 2021, 02:25:15 AM
Well duh...
The same will apply to any digital currency created by a government...
Even Fiat has "digital peer-to-peer payment" It's called bank transfers or credit cards.

Also, what does a central bank issued digital currency do? Can we begin using it openly and without regulations similar to bitcoin and other cryptocoins? I reckon the article should be about China’s digital yuan vs. Ripple XRP hehehe.
3878  Economy / Exchanges / Re: [2021-07-28]Binance CEO says he’s willing to step down as world's biggest crypt on: August 10, 2021, 01:31:30 AM
This statement from CZ should be taken as a warning to all Binance users. Expect more restrictions, more KYC requirements, more privacy invasion.
At this rate, I'm not sure if there'll be a Binance exchange by 2022 [I hope I'm wrong].
- By the look of things, they're falling apart and only have themselves to blame!

On a slightly related matter, Brian Brooks [CEO of Binance.US] has resigned:


Another person who was also formerly with government has also resigned from a position from a cryptocoin exchange. Brett Redfearn was a former SEC director before he was hired to be Coinbase head of capital markets.

Is this only coincidence? I speculate these former directors and comptrollers of government were hired for their connections, however, when the DOJ began its move against the cryptospace, the exchanges might have recognized that these people are not the type of executives who could save them.



Brett Redfearn, a luminary of the market structure world and former director at the Securities and Exchange Commission, has left his post at Coinbase after only four months with the cryptocurrency exchange.

Source https://www.theblockcrypto.com/amp/linked/113978/former-sec-director-brett-redfearn-leaves-coinbase-after-four-months
3879  Alternate cryptocurrencies / Speculation (Altcoins) / Re: Best altcoins to hold during a bear market? on: August 09, 2021, 05:01:59 AM
With all the list of cryptocurrency coin the best way to save our investment is to hold stable coin, I think that is the best way to avoid loss in Bear market and if you are a trader you can trade all this up and down crypto on Exchanges like BNBDOWN when price is crashing by hold BNBDOWN you will be making more profits as the market is going down.

I am not certain in your exchange, however, do not trade those 3x bear tokens. I tried them in FTX, the movement was very unsatisfactory. The 3x bull tokens are better.

In any case, this is another list of what might be the best altcoins to hold during a bear market because you would know Barry Silbert will be there bagholding with you hehehe.



Grayscale Investments®, the world’s largest digital currency asset manager, and CoinDesk Indexes, a subsidiary of CoinDesk Inc., the most influential, trusted platform for a growing global community engaged in the transformation of the financial system and the emerging crypto economy, today announced the launch of Grayscale® Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Fund, a new diversified investment product, and the CoinDesk DeFi Index.

The CoinDesk DeFi Index (the Index) aims to provide a broad-based, benchmark representation of DeFi protocols. The Index methodology includes liquid DeFi assets on a market cap-weighted basis. Additional information on the Index methodology can be found at https://tradeblock.com/markets/dfx/.

As of July 1, 2021, the Index consisted of the following assets and weightings:

Uniswap (UNI), 49.95%
Aave (AAVE), 10.25%
Compound (COMP), 8.38%
Curve (CRV), 7.44%
MakerDAO (MKR), 6.49%
SushiSwap (SUSHI), 4.83%
Synthetix (SNX), 4.43%
Yearn Finance (YFI), 3.31%
UMA Protocol (UMA), 2.93%
Bancor Network Token (BNT), 2.00%


Source https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2021/07/19/2264846/0/en/Grayscale-Investments-and-CoinDesk-Indexes-Launch-Decentralized-Finance-DeFi-Fund-and-Index.html
3880  Bitcoin / Press / Re: [2021-08-06] Senator Who Wrote Crypto Tax Rule Proposes Modest Revision on: August 09, 2021, 02:27:56 AM
@o_e_l_e_o. Agreed and they clearly do not care about the cryptospace. Also, why would they make it easy for the cryptospace? Its success will kill the interests of those people who control the those politicians hehe. They will always protect the system that gives them their money and their power.
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