I'm new to board, been eyeing BTC for a couple years. I'm now a new investor and new miner of bitcoins. We will see how this plays out.
As Europe financial institutions crumble, bitcoin may stand as a savior and safe zone for people who save money and are responsible with their finances.
People of Cyprus are about to get ~10% of their savings confiscated by Government:
http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSBRE92G03I20130317?irpc=932