I know this thread is old, but just wanted to comment on top.

The UK Bank > Transferwise > Bitstamp route is now shut off from Transferwise - http://www.thebitcoinchannel.com/archives/3960

What alternatives are UK Bitcoin enthusiasts using now that Transferwise limped out...?

Localbitcoins is the way forward, peer 2 peer at its best, eliminating any of the "3rd parties"... if you are looking to buy, hit me up, I am always selling on this platform 

Nice one, great resources that was unaware of 
Litecoins intrigue me!! 

Thanks, am catching up vicariously through Twitter, appreciate the replies 

Was gutted never got along to it, is there any place where peeps like yourself are reviewing it or continuing on with the conversations had at the conference...

Eager to hear more 

I too would like to know the answers to these questions.... cheers! 

We've experienced a fairly notable drop in price the last few days as gox appears to be once again under the gosh with their legal requirements and FinCen breathing down their necks...

It's driven by speculation and that psychological outlook of 'magical numbers' ie $100 is sending speculators running as it drops and drops.  First time we have seen a drop to $83 on Bitstamp since April...

A lot of activity on the exchanges these last 24 hours... question is, will it level this week and climb slightly higher edging towards that 'magical number' so many speculators hold so dearly..

The life and times of bitcoin.. exciting 

Let us know if you got anymore to ping pong.. 

Seems to be some confusion, it says tuesday on the meetup website 
dang. 

Cheers! 

whats your rate at the moment?

I like it! Thanks for sharing 

Yay for newbies!!   

Ha! So many 'long time listeners, first time callers' (old skool radio talkshow opening line..)

Jumping in the paddling pool with the newbies and learning to swim around the depths of the bitcointalk forums!
Ole! 

I've been keeping an eye on bitcoin since last year, never bought enough during that time, was too passive soaking up all the information.  Ive only just joined the community, loving the information shared amongst the users 
Nice engaging post! 

Seems like the official is the way forward for the timebeing  Cheers!

Thanks for being open minded and embracing the community

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I reckon LTC!!

I needed a wallet, so have gone with Blockchain on the back of advice from a few trusted friends. 

Is there any proof that the likes of Bitcoin-QT, Multibit, Armory & Electrum are safer than Blockchain? 

Have any of these been hacked or taken advantage of to a point that screams to new users "stay away!"

Thanks 

Good idea!  I like it, standard directory for any business who accept bitcoins.  You concentrating on particular location first or throwing it wide open?