If even the Austrians are writing about bitcoin we must be facing a real hype
If I read it right, this article is even in their print edition:
With virtual currencies geeks 2009 created an alternative to the World Bank. After the bitter setbacks Bitcoins are back in fashion.
Shoes, jewelry, handbags, coffee and cognac - who goes online on a shopping spree, does not pay in euros or dollars. For a few years there with the digital currency Bitcoin is an alternative to conventional money. Built in 2009, designed by Satoshi Nakamoto system requires no central bank and is independent of banks and governments. Initially, the system was ridiculed as a figment of hackers and geeks. Meanwhile enjoy the cash and more popular. An increasing number of online stores that accept Bitcoins.
Full article (English - Google Translator):
http://translate.google.de/translate?sl=de&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=de&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwirtschaftsblatt.at%2Fhome%2Fboerse%2Frohstoffe_waehrungen%2F1296779%2FHackerWaehrung-Bitcoin-ist-wieder-im-Aufwind&act=urlOriginal article (German):
http://wirtschaftsblatt.at/home/boerse/rohstoffe_waehrungen/1296779/HackerWaehrung-Bitcoin-ist-wieder-im-Aufwind
