120k is actually something that is achievable with bitcoin,  especially now we have seen how far the bullrun is going. However, we still need to be cautious and avoid being too greedy so as not to miss out on everything because there are still chances that there might be a pullback before we even get to 120k and 150k people are predicting. Take note that it is not quite simple to predict the exact price bitcoin will land in the future. So, it is very necessary that we should have a balance between our optimism and a proper risk management plan. I personally prefer taking profits along the way as they come. Others may have different goals in mind.

The Internet has not only been useful to the markets trading commodities, people now have the chance to trade their skills and talents in the most easy way, reach a large market and make good money. The Internet has significantly improved the labour market, creating numerous jobs which wouldn't have been in existence if there were no Internet. There are now available jobs for cybersecurity, Web developers, content creation, freelancers, remote jobs and many more.

Even in organisations where they trade commodities, the Internet has given rise to the creation of more employment opportunities to help boost patronage and ofcourse sales. Alot will go wrong  if the  Internet eventually cease to exist, especially now that lots of investments are connected to the Internet.

Bitcoin's current valuation above gold shows how unique bitcoin is. However, we must know that bitcoin is subject to high level of volatility due to some certain factors. If bitcoin's price eventually dips, this price comparison with gold which is known to be a very stable asset over the years will no longer be relevant.

Different investors have their different investment goals which is based on their risks tolerance and personal values. Some persons will still go for gold irrespective of the price bitcoin achieves. This is because they do not have the emotional capability to handle an asset whose price is something to be excited for this minute, and the next minute, the price declines.

Gold and bitcoin, two different assets with their unique values.

All the superstitions mentioned in the OP are new to me. I have watched people lose money from believing in superstitions and some gambling predictions from their dreams and from people with some supernatural powers. I do not believe in such, they are not real whether in gambling or not. But i will not deny the fact that Superstition has helped some people gamble with confidence which ofcourse influenced their win. For instance, when a gambler is told wearing colour red will give him good luck, he becomes very optimistic about his games and this can help him make better decisions. If he wins, he was just lucky and not because wearing red influenced his win. Many gamblers have worn red to the casino and still lost good amount of money.

News has it that Polymarket was banned in the US and US citizens are restricted from using their services. The just concluded US presidential elections drew alot of attention to Polymarket because lots of users in the US placed bets on the outcome of the elections. This obviously has led to the various attacks on Polymarket.

Although Polymarket has claimed to be non-partisan, I still believe the attacks on Polymarket is politically motivated and Polymarket placed themselves in that position to be used as a scape goat by those still in authority. Polymarket already has some restrictions in the US.

Betting on political events is not wrong, but the prediction platform should ensure to follow strict regulatory rules. It will be wrong if such bets are prohibited in that country or the Betting platform has no licence to operate in that country.

Bitcointalk forum is one forum that holds the reputation of it's members at a very high esteem. Account buying in this forum should be highly prohibited because such transactions doesn't only put the buyer at risk, but every member of this forum will also be at risk. This is because, a new member with a questionable reputation will be added to the forum through the back door. If he turns out to be a scammer, some members of this forum might innocently fall victim to such scams thinking they are dealing with the account they used to know. Trust will obviously be lost in the forum

It is very beneficial for newbies to create their own reputation by themselves. Account buying does not erase the bad reputation of the previous person (if he has one). Imagine inheriting a bad reputation from another person simply because you do not want to start from the scratch, the aim of buying the account might not be achieved.

Why would anyone want a lower paying job when the pay cannot cover the expenses they are going to incur in settling daily bills? The jobs might be there, but if there are no basic amenities available to make live easier for tax payers, the income they get from their jobs will not be enough to make them live comfortably.

Speaking of third world countries. Most businesses there suffer because they do not have access to good roads, health care, electricity, water etc, yet these guys pay taxes but do not see the benefits of the tax they are paying.

You can only speak for your country. People will always aim for the best in everything. They have paid for all these things, therefore it is the duty of the government to either create these jobs for these people, give these people incentives to grow their own businesses or create a conducive environment for everyone to live comfortably even with the low paying jobs.

This period, alot of bitcoiners are actually drawing attention to themselves without them being conscious of their actions. The social media space right now is filled with bitcoiners celebrating every price increase with posts and hashtags sending different signals to different people. We might have tried our best in protecting our wallets/coins from hackers, but physical theft of our devices and other belongings is still a loss to us. It is not security wise to engage in activities that will expose our identity. Security risks in bitcoin investment is not only limited to cyber theft, physical theft too is possible when people see us as potential targets.

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What a traumatising period it would be for these women. First they were forcefully sexualized and secondly forced by the government to go through the pains of childbearing and motherhood.

Women have choices, they should be able to decide what they want to do with their bodies,  especially on the issue of motherhood. These women who were raped are victims, keeping that pregnancy for the entire period of nine months can be traumatizing and dangerous to the mother and even the foetus. It will really be helpful if raped victims are given that right to decide if they want to keep the pregnancy or not.

The greater punishment should go the rapists and abusers. Rape is a serious offence punishable under the law. Instead of focusing on the woman who got pregnant through an unlawful act, all the attention should be focused on ensuring that these victims get justice.

It will really be interesting to see how Trump will handle both  cryto and gambling regulation. Whether Trump speaks about gambling or not, everyone who knows Trump very well would know that he will be less likely to push restrictive laws against gambling. This is because, Trump has a background in the gambling industry. He understands both the financial and business side of gambling and will likely push laws that will be of benefit to him also. It is not surprising to me to read now about the US government making some gambling options legal. More relaxed laws will be made in favour of the gamblers and the industry and ofcourse the government who would benefit from taxes.

No, under-aged gambling is highly prohibited in my country, every business person is conscious of what they put out there for children to use.

What does the laws of your country say about underaged gambling? Understanding of this will help you know the right action you should take.

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Generally, children are not supposed to gamble, even if the government is silent about children gambling in public, the parent of these children have a huge role to play in preventing these children from playing such games. I am surprised to know that these children play these games in the presence of their parents. Such acts should not be neglected by parents if they do not want to cry over their children in the future.

This is a great job @1Dq, congratulations to you.

I do not have a background in art analysis, but everything here looks beautiful. Your explanations of the artwork gave me a clear understanding of this amazing job. You deserve all your flowers for this beautiful job.

Bitcointalk forum has really come a long way, I am proud to be part of this amazing family.

What OP did is just the believe that big teams win. When I was new into sports betting, I used to believe the big teams every weekend and they deliver. Atleast, only 1 or 2 could disappoint across the whole leagues, but these days, you don't be surprised how Real Madrid will fail and even Manchester city and many other big clubs. But being able to analyze critically before prediction could save you some silly losses.

Social media may partly be a cause of depression in teenagers, but all these depends on the personality of the teen.

Some teenagers use social media and get inspired positively while others use social media and end up getting depressed or misled. What is the difference between these two sets of teens? The difference is that the later choose to compare their lives to that of their friends, mates or even grown-ups they don't even even know. Making them lose their self esteem and confidence as children.

Sometimes, these teens are often exposed to cyber bullying which they do not know how to handle. A child who already has a high self esteem will be able to handle cyber bullying on his/her own but those who cannot defend themselves will get drowned in self pity.

The fact that some teenagers tend to isolate themselves while attending to social media is another cause of concern which may trigger depression in some teens who need validation from their social media friends.

Bitcoin is truly a profitable investment, but how you go about it will determine if you will get high profits from it or even a loss. Bitcoin's price fluctuates alot, this means that the value of your investment may increase or decrease which may prompt you to take certain decisions that will affect your investment either positively or negatively.

To avoid this, consider hodling bitcoin for a long term. This will help you ignore short term price movements. With time your investment will appreciate depending on how patient you will be.

You can also consider buying small amounts of bitcoins consistently at intervals. This method is called the Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA), it will help you invest conveniently while also reducing your risks. But you still need to be very patient for your investment to appreciate significantly.

If you are in a hurry to make quick gains, please don't raise your hopes high because anything can happen.

Do you really think he would be mess now? Maybe he realised bitcoin wasn't really a mess and later invested. 2011 was quite too early for anyone to really have faith in Bitcoin. Most of us here now would have said same about bitcoin considering the value of bitcoin as at that time. I do not blame those early guys for being ignorant, I'm sure some of them realised earlier and are here now. Those I would really be laughing at are those who are currently seeing the massive progress bitcoin is getting and still doubting the authencity of bitcoin. Sometimes I am forced to ask, what do these guys really want?

Bitcoin has really gone through many ups and downs, what matters most right now is that we are all here partaking in bitcoin's growth.  There's a lot to gain, those still having doubts are really missing out.

How then did the bank know about his gambling lifestyle if he claims he never gambled at work and never allowed his lifestyle interfere with his job. He must have been gossiping about it to his colleagues which has raised obvious concerns about his trustworthiness as a bank staff. This is not just about crypto gambling, but about gambling in general.

Most banks care so much about their reputation since they deal with clients money. This is why they also go a long way to test the integrity of their staff by paying attention to what they do during work hours and even after work hours. A bank staff who is a passionate gambler will definitely raise eyebrows about the reputation and integrity of that particular staff. The bank cannot really tell if he is a compulsive gambler, it is only safer for them to demise him before anything goes wrong.

The bank is not wrong here, employees should understand what the organisation they work for stand for and try to abide by the organisation's code of conduct.

In this present time when there are lots of good investment opportunities for people to choose from and invest in, anyone who keeps avoiding risks will definitely have nothing substantial to keep for himself during the rainy days tomorrow. People need to encourage themselves to take risks, be willing to lose money for something better. Not having this investment mindset obviously means having no plans for the future.

Using bitcoin for example, while alot of people have gained more wealth as a result of the price increase, others who were comfortable with safe investments are still struggling with their finances. Being risk averse will make alot of people miss opportunities and miss out on investments with high returns. I just hope a lot of this people will learn from their mistakes and do better.

It's high time some CEOs learn some lessons from Satoshi nakamoto. CEOs may try their best in being heavily protected always, keeping their current locations hidden and doing many other stuffs not to face situations like this. But as long as people konw their real identity, they will always be at risk. A simple insider job will blow up everything.

It will be safer if these public figures invest more in staying anonymous just like Satoshi did. They should separate their personal lives from their businesses. If people don't know who they are, they won't see them as potential targets. Except they are 100% sure of protecting themselves with physical security, then we shouldn't care much since they can always take care of themselves.