You can backup the wallet.dat, perform a fresh install of Bitcoin core and let the synchronisation process complete. Then copy the wallet.dat once the client is synchronised and check your balance.

Something that bothers me is how some people who have bitcoin like to announce it to the world and how much they have. I don't go around announcing how much money I have to spend. In any case, it's all a matter of common sense and being careful.

Isn't the Isle of Man promoting itself as a bitcoin business haven?

The issue is when fiat money (or currency in general) becomes involved, there are all sorts of systems and legislation in place, because the governments always want to control money. If it was possible to exchange bitcoin for something else of value, perhaps identification won't be required?

Go home, MasterCard! You're drunk.

So much for being the land of the free. The title is misleading and sensationalist though. Pretty sure he's not facing prison for tweeting about bitcoin.

This is just sad. I got a Neteller Net+ card because they allowed instant funding with bitcoin which makes it easy for spending. A week or two later, they cancelled the ability to spend bitcoin funds because MasterCard asked them to stop. It's insane.

This doesn't seem to cover the Evolution darknet market exit scam.

Desktop: Bitcoin Core - I actually run this on a VPS due to the blockchain size, but I move coins out as soon as they get in.
Phone: Bitdash Wallet for Android - because we eat our own dog food.

Sounds like a clickbait article for ad money. Everyone's paying attention to bitcoin now, so it's not surprising.

This can also be a con as you can also lose a large amount within seconds if not properly secured.

Sold.

The price has been reduced. Please PM if you're interested.

Because it's his/her choice. Assuming that s/he does exist.

I've talked about it with friends, but haven't recommended it, since there are no business around where I am accepting bitcoin yet.

What's the status on this? I'm thinking of spinning a few Bitcoin XT nodes on some geographically distributed VPSes.

This is a very useful list. Thanks for compiling it.

Your other post shows that you use the ANX debit card. How is that working out for you? Have you tried out other cards? What is your experience so far?

I've always found it amusing and fascinating how the Zimbabwean currency lost so much of its value.

This goes to show that bitcoin is definitely gaining traction and attention. Hopefully, this drives demand, and the price goes up.