Serious people do math not participate in child like arguments or conspiracy theories. Not that I'm complaining. The difference between fools in the market and players is where the profit is. 

He already had/has a chance to prove himself. Just sign a note with Satoshi's key. If your proof is the "backing of the industries biggest players" then you have not proven anything. It's not like those players have a clue who Satoshi is. Sign a message Craig, it will only take 1min.

In a word... ARBITRAGE.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but that's the thing, this is an opinion. Mine is different and I'll be happy to have your coins. For every sale from a person who has a pessimistic forecast there is a buyer who disagrees. I made my money on the NYSE by disagreeing with the common wisdom. And I made my money in bitcoin by disagreeing also.

So no one should be derided for thinking BTC will crash soon, but make no mistake, they know nothing that you don't know and are just taking a guess. For me I think bitcoin has the opportunity to grow in spectacular fashion. If I knew of other such opportunities I would be interested in those things as well. In reality the stock market is a suckers bet at the moment, real estate is wobbly, gold is no longer exploding,... There is nothing else that has a chance like bitcoin. 
I'm sticking with the bet that has made me a lot of money, I'm sticking with bitcoin.

Self interest is always a strong argument. 

Are you buying? I have never sold a bitcoin, but if that's your price then I would part with one of them.

Here is how IBM did it. At a conference, or whatever, they asked participants to download a weather app. Then this happened.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LIX1ot9peI

Awesome!

The fact that you seem to want to make it right is a good start. Try contacting the lender and keep them in the loop. And pay whatever you can, even if it's a tiny amount. Continuing to pay proves you are not trying to scam anyone, you are just having a hard time paying.

I would guess that casino ownership is the most profitable. 

Not me? I value $100 in BTC as more valuable than $100 in dollars. I can do more with BTC, I can shop across the world, it is more secure, it's faster, it's cheaper; it's worth more.

I think your right, it's a currency. But to complicate things one could invest in currencies.

Apparently it was not a terrorist operation. Terror is a political technique used in asymmetrical war. The idea is to cause fear that leads a powerful enemy into bad decisions. For example the 9/11 attacks were highly successful in causing the U.S. to completely restructure our government and society around a theme of fear. We gave up our rights and our freedoms, we squandered our treasure and wrecked our economy, destroyed what credibility we had pursuing stupid wars. We really could not have done more to help Al Qaeda magnify their operation.

The hijacker in Egypt was unclear about his demands, but apparently he mostly wanted to patch things up with his ex-wife. That sounds more like a desperate mentally ill man than a terrorist.  I'm sure we'll find out more soon.

EDIT: Yeah, he does not look very scary too me? Especially when he is taking selfies with the hostages.

Amen brother. Their comparison implies that our current systems are somehow sustainable and not consuming vast energy resources. Never have I seen a criticism of the wasted energy of ATM machines, for example.

Best way? I just click on "pay with bitcoin" when checking out. 
 
I scan the receiving address with my phone or put it in a client and send.

I don't know what the big deal is? I buy all my guns with bitcoin now. I like central Texas gun works best, they are fast, helpful, carry a full line. I have bought three or four guns from them and had no problems.

There is nothing "dark web" about it. You will still be subject to the many, many laws required to buy. The only difference is paying with bitcoin. Oh, and the price is 3% lower when paying with bitcoin since credit card fees are not part of the deal!

I see our resident FUD producer is still creating new accounts each day just to post about how BTC is going to zero, or some such nonsense. Considering how this has gone on for many months (a year?), it is a big investment in time and effort. The only logical reason for someone to do this is an attempt to suppress prices as part of a buying strategy. That is a bullish sign in my estimation. Our poster seems to believe that without his constant warnings the price will just keep increasing and diminish his opportunities to buy. 

Thanks FUD poster! Your helping us all to get a larger stash. 

Oh, I thought he said photos were a problem for their insurance. Either way it's a pretty ridiculous claim. Especially since you helped buy that building. ...and are paying the insurance premiums. 

When? I'm not selling my bitcoins. I will spend them over time, but I have little use for dollars.

I do not see a shred of evidence to support this. Basically a guy in a mask said it happened. 

fun. 
Although to be fair, you were told that pictures are not allowed and not kicked out for talking about bitcoin.