Bitcoin Death

Hillbilly Joe · Mar 5, 2014

So, it would seem the deaths have started, I do think we will see more of this unfortunately.

American Bitcoin exchange CEO found dead in her Singapore home after suspected suicide at age 28 | Mail Online

Jason in Enid · Mar 5, 2014

Yeah.... because so many stupidly-rich 28 year olds commit "suicide". Nothing suspicious to see here. :icon_scratch:

Msbeepbeep · Mar 5, 2014

It's bad enough we use paper money, but now imaginary bit coins, and there's a theft, and now death?
Who's spiking their kool aid?

N.J.THer · Mar 5, 2014

Bitcoins will go the way of the pet rock. Someone made lots of money from those too but the people that bought into them did not.

NJ

jeff of pa · Mar 5, 2014

Since there are several possibilities of what is going on here I don't think they can rule
anything Out

Hillbilly Joe · Mar 5, 2014

seeing how these exchanges are shutting down left and right, from thefts, I am curious who is going to wind up with all the bits!

Doubter in MD · Mar 5, 2014

Hillbilly Joe said:
seeing how these exchanges are shutting down left and right, from thefts, I am curious who is going to wind up with all the bits!

I know of the one that lost nearly half a billion in bit coins. Can you send me links to the others shutting down left and right?

jeff of pa · Mar 5, 2014

this should actually be discussed here

Stocks, Investments & Markets

Hillbilly Joe · Mar 5, 2014

jeff of pa said:
this should actually be discussed here

Stocks, Investments & Markets

Can you move it please? Thank you.

Frankn · Mar 6, 2014

Bitcom bit the dust! Looks like another pyramid collapse. Some people never learn! Frank...

Hillbilly Joe · Mar 6, 2014

Doubter in MD said:
I know of the one that lost nearly half a billion in bit coins. Can you send me links to the others shutting down left and right?

This article is them getting shut down in india(Bitcoin Exchanges Shut Down in India After Government Warning | Wired Business | Wired.com), and then of course Flexcoin was closed, Between the various governments that see it as a threat, and those who use it for illicit purposes, I just dont see a future for it. It is a great idea, I dont see the digital security keeping it safe. I cant help but think that the bitcoin will settle, If I recall Overstock dot com does a lot of bitcoin business, and thusfar I havent heard of them having any problems. I really do think the exchanges have to improve their security beyond current levels for them to be taken seriously as an exchange, and not a set up for theft.

NHBandit · Mar 6, 2014

I'm starting my own similar service. Please send cash to me and I will send back pictures of your money. If you ever decide it's not for you I can be found in the Cayman Islands. Simply ask for your cash back and wait....

Hillbilly Joe · Mar 6, 2014

NHBandit said:
I'm starting my own similar service. Please send cash to me and I will send back pictures of your money. If you ever decide it's not for you I can be found in the Cayman Islands. Simply ask for your cash back and wait....

LOL!

gman7665 · Mar 6, 2014

Seen a Bitcoin Sticker on a Hazardous Flood Area sign this morning ...LOL... I knew I should have snaped a photo... Tomorrow maybe ?

ShaunB · Mar 6, 2014

I bought my first "Bitcoin" a few days ago...just so I'd have a tangible, physical example of the fad.

gman7665 · Mar 13, 2014

Here is a picture of the Bitcoin sticker in the Flood Zone...lol... ""Hey Jo"" Feel Free to Share ... Garry

Un-shore · Mar 13, 2014

Any word on cause of death? Bitcoke overdose maybe?

Hillbilly Joe · Mar 20, 2014

Un-shore said:
Any word on cause of death? Bitcoke overdose maybe?

From what I have been able to guess from various reports (sorry it took so long, had surgery yesterday and been a bit busy lol) it appears she jumped to her death, but I cannot say that with 100% certainty.

xrunndonex · May 30, 2014

Hillbilly Joe said:
This article is them getting shut down in india(Bitcoin Exchanges Shut Down in India After Government Warning | Wired Business | Wired.com), and then of course Flexcoin was closed, Between the various governments that see it as a threat, and those who use it for illicit purposes, I just dont see a future for it. It is a great idea, I dont see the digital security keeping it safe. I cant help but think that the bitcoin will settle, If I recall Overstock dot com does a lot of bitcoin business, and thusfar I havent heard of them having any problems. I really do think the exchanges have to improve their security beyond current levels for them to be taken seriously as an exchange, and not a set up for theft.

Its safe each bit coin has a different code like the numbers on a dollar. I read how the prevent theft.