The Everything Bearish Thread

[Dump3er]

Keep up the good work, I like this thread! Kinda funny 

[Fakhoury]

This thread is pure horseschit, it has it all; trolls, fudsters and idiots.

btw the Bullish version outweight this one by far.

Thank you my friend for what you said.

People : Don't take this thread as a serious thread, this is a FUD distributed by a mentally-retarded thing called Lamb (NCL), on the other hand, seek a real and informative threads which really shows the true face of bitcoin. PLEASE don't be fooled by this thing, those people and most the repliers here are people who are with an agenda or some losers who envy others like Holders.

Thank you.

[ahpku]

Bitcoin: Cyber Criminal's Currency Of Choice, Claim Cops
Enables crime-as-a-service, accounts for roughly 40% of criminal-to-criminal payments online, Europol studies show.

"Although there is no single common currency used by cybercriminals across the EU, it is apparent that bitcoin may gradually be taking on that role. Bitcoin features as a common payment mechanism across almost all payment scenarios, a trend which can only be expected to increase."

@Fakhoury:

@Fakhoury
Consider returning to your self-moderated thread, no need to shit up this one too.
Or back to peddling stolen MSDN keys, whichever. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=trust;u=357170

[ahpku]

Lel from our sister thread:

Russian Payments Firm Qiwi Seeks 'Bitruble' Trademark
News URL : http://www.coindesk.com/russian-payments-firm-qiwi-seeks-bitruble-trademark/

Russia's financial ombudsman, Pavel Medvedev, replies:

Russian Official: Payment Giant Qiwi's Digital Currency Idea 'Illegal'

" It's absolutely illegal, such technical hooliganism [is] absolutely inappropriate. The Constitution says who has the right [in] Russia to issue money - it is the central bank. The only currency in Russia is the ruble."

[Nami]

Russian Bear Fed Up With Bitcoin Bullshit

Russia's Ministry of Finance has developed a new version of its proposed law that would seek to both outlaw and apply criminal penalties for activities involving digital currencies, according to a report by Russian news source Interfax.

Citing sources from within the Russian government, Interfax reports that acquiring, selling and distributing cryptocurrencies would be punishable with fines of 300,000 rubles ($4,574) or through up to 360 hours of correctional labor under the new bill.

Should such infractions be committed by an agency or group, the fines for such activities would increase to 500,000 rubles ($7,623).

A lot of post about that prices will low but I think there'ye all speculations that needed to be proved.

[ahpku]

... I think there'ye all speculations that needed to be proved.

The CoinDesk article, from where the quote was culled, cites Interfax (a reputable Russian news agency) as the source. I see no reason to doubt its factual accuracy.
Allow me to congratulate you on 'earning' a few satoshi with your broken English and that colorful signature ad tho. A winner is you.

[Dump3er]

This thread is pure horseschit, it has it all; trolls, fudsters and idiots.

btw the Bullish version outweight this one by far.

Thank you my friend for what you said.

People : Don't take this thread as a serious thread, this is a FUD distributed by a mentally-retarded thing called Lamb (NCL), on the other hand, seek a real and informative threads which really shows the true face of bitcoin. PLEASE don't be fooled by this thing, those people and most the repliers here are people who are with an agenda or some losers who envy others like Holders.

Thank you.

That's even more funny now. You opened a one sided propaganda thread, and when someone else opens the counterpart of your thread it is FUD, mentally retarded, non-informative and not the true face of Bitcoin.

This confirms that permabulls don't distinguish from (bear-) trolls apart from they aren't conscious that they are trolling.

[Paashaas]

This thread is pure horseschit, it has it all; trolls, fudsters and idiots.

btw the Bullish version outweight this one by far.

Thank you my friend for what you said.

People : Don't take this thread as a serious thread, this is a FUD distributed by a mentally-retarded thing called Lamb (NCL), on the other hand, seek a real and informative threads which really shows the true face of bitcoin. PLEASE don't be fooled by this thing, those people and most the repliers here are people who are with an agenda or some losers who envy others like Holders.

Thank you.

That's even more funny now. You opened a one sided propaganda thread, and when someone else opens the counterpart of your thread it is FUD, mentally retarded, non-informative and not the true face of Bitcoin.

This confirms that permabulls don't distinguish from (bear-) trolls apart from they aren't conscious that they are trolling.

You still dont get it ore you cant read.. This guy created so many accounts and posted literaly hundrets of spam posts, no wonder ppl feel no sympathy for him.

This moron just digged his own grave.

Dont get me wrong, i dont mind a brear thread but it needs to be made by a normal guy...

[ahpku]

@Paashaas: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1191177.msg12546053#msg12546053

[Paashaas]

@Paashaas: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1191177.msg12546053#msg12546053

@ahpku

[ahpku]

Six Arrested in Bitcoin Money-Laundering Probe

According to sources, a series of large bitcoin trades, which happen for one reason and one reason only, tipped off the authorities.
Drugs and weapons were discovered during searches.*

*The hookers, far quicker and wilier than their money-laundering patrons, eluded capture and remain at large.

[ahpku]

Pirate's Treasure, Rogue Federales, Kidnappings, Canadians On The Lam -- Oh My!
"He would kidnap Ross Ulbricht's sister, or mother, or ideally both. Get a video capable phone in front of Ross Ulbricht, and he'd give up that fucking pass phrase, and Diamond would have them tortured until he did,"

File under 'This is actually good for bitcoin^TM'

A user calling himself Plural of Mongoose, alleged alternate pseudonym adopted by Variety Jones -- the nom de plume purportedly used by by Thomas Clark, the infamous middle-aged Canadian national and alleged 'adviser' to Dread Pirate Roberts, alleged in a post on a pothead forum that he is being targeted by Diamond, who, allegedly, is a crooked FBI man and 'seasoned extortioner,'  ...and I'm gonna stop here, because I'm clearly out of my depth; this sentence is just too damn long.

Anyhow, click on the link above and read the whole story.

[Hunyadi]

Users from the Bitcoin Venezuela's Facebook group, with over 6000 members, are reporting blocks on major Bitcoin websites, including the two exchanges that operate locally.
The ISP is CANTV, managed by the institution CONATEL, and is very well known by their blockades to any website that doesn't follow the Government's endless rules or are suspected to be supporting any kind of opposition against the Socialist government.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/3n3n8b/state_owned_and_biggest_isp_in_venezuela_have/

[ahpku]

Is Your Nuclear Plant Running? Well, You'd Better Go Catch It!
Crime-as-a-service on the rise, bitcoin totally not to blame.

"There is even a market for trading secret information. ... In fact, once we came across a vendor selling the design of a nuclear plant of a country. We alerted that country but they never got back to tell if it indeed was their design," said Madan Oberoi, director of cyber innovation and outreach for Interpol.

[Dump3er]

Dont get me wrong, i dont mind a brear thread but it needs to be made by a normal guy...

You mean like the bullish threads are made by normal guys?  

I don't care about if this thread is made by NLC or not. I don't even care about the content and read it only superficially. Bullish news, bearish news...it's all about fanboys or haters (sometimes entertainers) with a value and an impact on the price near zero.

No, seriously, this thread has at least some value as parody to the bullish news thread. A good laugh is valuable! 

[ahpku]

From our sister thread:

Virtual ATM LLC has launched the first Bitcoin ATM at the Spice on Wilson restaurant (3033 Wilson Blvd.) in Arlington.
News URL : https://www.arlnow.com/2015/10/01/send-money-securely-using-arlingtons-first-bitcoin-atm/

How can legacy finance even compete, with a brand-spanking-new 'bitcoin ATM [just installed] at the Spice on Wilson restaurant (3033 Wilson Blvd.) in Arlington.'?!

ATM Industry Association, typically reserved and understated, responds:
Who Cares? There Are 3 Million Real ATMs Worldwide!

The ATM Industry Association predicted there would be 3 million [real] ATMs across the globe by 2015 and the total number of withdrawals of [real, the sort that grownups use] cash from ATMs globally would rise to above 8.6 billion per year!*

ATMIA drew upon these statistics to strengthen a call on governments around the world to maintain their commitment to cash.

“It is not just the longevity and continuing popularity of cash which underlie its critical role in society and the economy. It is its nature as a public source of money,” the association wrote in a position paper. “Cash is produced and governed by central banks accountable both to the government’s fiscal policies and systems and to the electorate.”

*which is probably more transactions than the whole bitcoin, with its 2.7 sustained TPS, can even handle ever, I wouldn't know tho. --ed.

[ahpku]

SEC Nabs Another Crypto Pyramid Scheme

A California company promoting an 'alternative' digital currency ... has had its assets seized by the US government amid allegations of fraud.
"We allege that the defendants' false claims of riches that investors would realize ... never materialized. In reality, as alleged in the complaint, the defendants were operating a fraudulent pyramid scheme that left many investors with nothing.*"

*nothing but shame, poverty, broken dreams, crying children (whose future you've gambled away), jeering neighbors, and friends who don't even pretend to feel bad for you anymore, and just laugh and laugh and laugh, that is...  Sound familiar?

[ahpku]

Bitcoin Doing Just Fine, Says Bitcoin Brokerage Boss

2014’s drop in bitcoin’s value coupled with lackluster performance in 2015 has given a boost to the currency’s naysayers who state that bitcoin is just not ready for public consumption.

Somewhat counterintuitively, First Global Credit’s CEO Gavin Smith says nothing could be further from the truth. Gavinn's sober, objective assessment has nothing whatsoever to do with 'First Global Credit [being] dedicated to creating a capital market for Bitcoins' or Gavin's 'bitcoin investment service', which is doing just fine, thanks for asking.

[ahpku]

Bitcoin Unsafe And Not Even Sexy
So says Forbes' personal finance guru, Neale Godfrey.

"As far back as 2012, Bitcoinca [sic] was hacked and received lots of bad press. They promised to repay users in full for their losses, but, according to Investopedia, they never repaid in full.  By the way, another hacking took place there just two months after the first incident."
Turned on? Me neither.
 
And another thing,
“'Mt. Gox confirmed that it faced roughly 150,000 hack attacks every single second. Just one of these attacks made it possible for thieves to make off with 750,000 bitcoin and bring the exchange to its knees,' said Investopedia."
How is that sexy?

"Also, more recently in 2015, according to CNN Money,  'Cyber thieves have run off with about 19,000 bitcoin ($5.2million) from Bitstamp accounts.'"
Not safe, not sexy. QED.

[ahpku]

Bath Salts Enthusiast John McAfee Accepts Bitcoin for Presidential Run

John even started a new party, the 'Cyber Party' [ha ha, get it? 'Party!' Like cake and balloons and hookers and bath salts party, get it? --ed] to 'rally against government snooping and bureaucracy.'  Bitcoin, of course, being ideal for avoiding intrusive snooping and bureaucracy.

'Last year, the Federal Elections Commission (FEC) approved the digital currency as an in-kind donation for campaigns and political action committees (PACs).
In line with these rules, donations in bitcoin are limited to $2,700 – and require a number of personal details, including the donor's name, address and place of employment.'

McAfee joins fellow notable crazy person Rand Paul, who began accepting the currency for his presidential campaign in April.