This Week in Bitcoin
This Week in Bitcoin
Bitcoin.com
The Stigma, Hypervaluation, and Hope of Bitcoin
16 minutes Posted Jul 12, 2018 at 6:54 pm.
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You may not think it when you glance at its current market value, but bitcoin is eating the world.

Specifically, it’s eating a big chunk out of the devalued currencies in nations such as Venezuela, as citizens seek a refuge from the volatility of government issued money. 

Reina Nakamoto is back and we cover the latest stories around the world:

  • Hyperbitcoinization and a bright (or dim?) future
  • The "next bitcoin"
  • Have you sold bitcoin in the past? You may have issues with loans and mortgages 
  • More crypto issues with police in India
  • New academic research reveals the short life of ICO projects
  • A localbitcoins trader is going to prison
  • The private beta of the Opera browser with an easy-to-use and built-in cryptocurrency wallet
  • Mr. Stiglitz´s bitcoin prediction