Tag Archives: bitcoins

Bitcoins, a not-so-good idea?

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Naomi

When was the last time I thought about bitcoins? From Harper’s Weekly Review: A San Francisco programmer was locked out of a digital wallet containing some $220 million worth of bitcoin after he forgot the password, and a Welsh IT … Continue reading →

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One bitcoin trader, a house in the sea and Thailand sovereignty

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Naomi

From 538 Significant Digits: 12 miles off the coast An American Bitcoin trader and his girlfriend have fled their home, which was built atop a platform in the sea 12 miles off the coast of Phuket, Thailand, and gone into … Continue reading →

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Mysteries of Life: Just when you thought it was safe to — bitcoins! Again!

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Naomi

From me, previously. From 538 Significant Digits, today: Up roughly 15 percent The price of Bitcoin (remember it?) surged some 15 percent on Tuesday, to about $4,800 — a four-month high. And in a bit of analysis that roughly dovetails … Continue reading →

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