I didn't even read the body of the post.
In answer to the question in the subject, no. The rise is due to the UK confirming Bitcoins will be treated like a currency so no VAT at all on currency trades. The news is breaking across news-sites worldwide this afternoon... As a new news-site breaks the news, there's a bigger jump in the price.
Erm yes. Bitcoin goes fucking off the scales parabolic on regulatory reshuffling from UK government.
Are u going for forum idiot of the month award?