Litecoin soon will die, because it hasn't any reliable use. Nowadays price-drop only confirming it.

It appears you may be a paid shill using a proxy service and accidentally gave that away...

Announcements > Bitfinex and CFTC reach settlement

June 02, 2016

Today, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued an order instituting proceedings against BFXNA Inc. (BFXNA), an entity that conducts business with U.S. customers through the website www.bitfinex.com. In the order, the CFTC accepted BFXNA’s offer of settlement to resolve certain alleged violations of the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act (the Act). A copy of the order is here. In the order and settlement, the CFTC found that BFXNA violated sections 4(a) and 4d(a) of the Act. BFXNA neither admits nor denies the CFTC findings in the order and settlement.

Bitfinex proactively contacted the CFTC in September 2015—before the CFTC announced enforcement action involving bitcoin trading platforms—to provide information about Bitfinex related to a potential investigation. According to the order, "Bitfinex’s cooperation with the Commission’s investigation was significant … Bitfinex consistently responded to requests for information fully and quickly, both in writing and via oral presentations."

In response to these constructive discussions with the CFTC’s Division of Enforcement, BFXNA has made significant changes to the way in which U.S. customers engage in financed trading on Bitfinex. Bitfinex remains committed to continually improving its customers’ experience while complying with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

In closing, we are pleased to announce this settlement with the CFTC. The CFTC has engaged in a productive, open, and timely dialogue with us, and, as a result, we believe we have a better understanding of the regulatory framework governing financed trading on our platform. The Division of Enforcement has demonstrated that, while they will work diligently to enforce existing rules even as they apply them to new markets, they also are sensitive to innovation and development in sectors that the CFTC regulates.

We look forward to providing best-in-class service to U.S. customers. We will continually work to make our customers’ experience safer and better.

It will take at least 50+ years for the whole world to adapt. Like the guy above me said, some people don't even shop alone and some don't even make use of online banking at all. I think that as long as people are adapting to bitcoin every year, the value will keep on growing.

Wrong title!
 
What the big banks are creating is not a BTC alternative, nor is it against BTC at all. BTC is a cryptocurrency with an open public ledger. The big banks are creating a large distributed record book, but it won't be public (it's only for big banks), and it won't be associated with a cryptocurrency.

I like it. The big banks are doing their thing, and they don't mess around with BTC.

What facts are there, by the time the facts come out bitcoin either drops or goes up. So it's to late.

This is rather a odd question. Why does this interest you?

1) You go to the blockchain, search an address and when you see this:


2) Depends on what you consider fresh. If you consider coins that haven't been moved since they've been mined then yes. It has no trail behind it. If you use the blockchain you will see the image above on each transaction.

3) This really depends on the pool. They can do whatever suits them more.

4) https://blockchain.info/address/152f1muMCNa7goXYhYAQC61hxEgGacmncB
This is the address from BTCChina Pool.


Update: Looks like some people partially beat me to it. I don't care about the tip though. OP if you have more questions please address them while I have free time.

OMG. This is definitely not a Bitcoin discussion topic. I have a feeling that the media is going to come out and say that the whole business was based around Bitcoin and just keep making Bitcoins reputation worse.

Prosecutors said Clark, 54, was described by Ulbricht as a trusted "mentor" who regularly advised him on the management of Silk Road, a website that allowed users to anonymously buy drugs using the virtual currency bitcoin.

He faces up to life in prison based on charges of narcotics conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy contained in a criminal complaint filed in federal court in Manhattan.

A lawyer for Clark could not be identified.

He's probably going to get something along the lines of a 5 to 6 year incarceration and he'll be released afterwards with no charges. He'll probably have tons of hidden BTC somewhere and will remain a millionaire for the rest of his life. Would you be 5 years in jail to be released as a millionaire? maybe for some is a good deal.

It's kind of fun watching the manipulator play with all of the traders like this.  Talking about the bidwall as if it was real, and now that sell wall as if it's real.  

Rates across exchanges just now (:14 past the hour)



Kraken and OKcoin have a $11 difference.

BTW, your post is timestamped 21:27 CET, Kraken was at €220.29 ($249.80) and OKcoin at ¥1,598.50 ($257.52), according to bitcoinwisdom.com, a difference of $7.72 -- which makes me wonder, where did you get your figures from?

Price difference between Kraken en the Chinese exchanges is now over $10. This means arbitration is exhausted for the moment?

Yeah, she's just a moneyprinting slut working for the banks. She will NOT raise the rate this year, and she will just keep her options open like today. Her boss, the private banks, want to continue printing money out of thin air at zero interest, lol.

Damn... we're living the dream people. This should be the bulliest news since the beginning. BTW: News has it that Juncker came up with a better proposal for the Greek gov. No Grexit?  

perhaps good to join cryptsy or poloniex for second big exchange

I've been holding mine since the low 30k range but was hoping that I could snag some more up fairly cheap but it's starting to look like I'm going to have to just pay more FACK!! Good sign though for sure Cheers