It appears even cryptocurrency isn't safe from US gov seizure.

[arakboss]

Record $1 billion worth of bitcoin linked to the Silk Road seized by U.S. government

One billion dollars worth of bitcoin linked to the Silk Road was seized by the Justice Department this week.

www.cnbc.com

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[Alexx1401]

What was most interesting to me about that article was it's lack of any real information. A LOT of words and the only person they actually name has been in prison for a VERY long time.

 

[arakboss]

What was most interesting to me about that article was it's lack of any real information. A LOT of words and the only person they actually name has been in prison for a VERY long time.

I guess when it comes to the crypto world it's less about the names and more about the numbers.

 

[Alexx1401]

I guess when it comes to the crypto world it's less about the names and more about the numbers.

Still kick myself I did not jump through the hoops to buy some long ago. When I first saw it I was going to toss a C note in, thinking what the hell, if I lose it who cares. Back then you had to be far better at "tech" than I ever will be and I just gave up. Hell if I had bothered to figure out how to do it I would be retired now on that investment. Oh well

 

[arakboss]

Still kick myself I did not jump through the hoops to buy some long ago. When I first saw it I was going to toss a C note in, thinking what the hell, if I lose it who cares. Back then you had to be far better at "tech" than I ever will be and I just gave up. Hell if I had bothered to figure out how to do it I would be retired now on that investment. Oh well

Those early adopters really banked. I could never wrap my head around it, still can't.

 

[Alexx1401]

Those early adopters really banked. I could never wrap my head around it, still can't.

Hell now days when I am at the store I see it on those machines you dump loose change into. I always use them to Amazon as it's a no fee way to get rid of the coins. They say they will sell you Bitcoin now