Back in 1946 George saw it for what it was - and nothing has changed.

And as if by magic, the #Bitcoin chart at polarbitcoin.net rotates ccw by 90 degrees - because we all like charts that go up and to the right. Happy New Year!

There are so many #Bitcoin predictions: 90% crash, face melting rally, etc. one of them is bound to be right. The author will feel entitled to say “I told you so”, claim the title of investment genius and be able to charge massive consultancy fees until proven wrong. It’s a bit like the lottery prediction scam… Imagine the lottery numbers range from 1 to 50. Email 1,000,000 people predicting the first two numbers to be selected (400 for each two number combination). With that scattergun approach you’re bound to appear to have the power to predict the future. Cash in by asking for a massive fee to supply the full set of winning numbers, disappear and then retire. Simple!

Happy Christmas! One family tradition is chocolate money at the bottom of the bed on Christmas Day but now with of couple of extras from Mrs Bear, my fantastically patient and understanding wife. Oh thanks @Dominic frisby too.

It looks like the BBC has discovered Bitcoin:

BBC News

The Swiss city that lets you pay for most things with bitcoin

Shops, restaurants and even the local council in Lugano now accept the cryptocurrency.

Dare we hope?

Dare we hope?

I’m in temporary accommodation for a few weeks, away from much of my work environment. In a moment of weakness BBC’s “Celebrity Race Across The World” caught my attention… Starting location: Isla Mujeres Second destination: El Zonte Hidden #Bitcoin messages from Auntie Beeb? Who’da thunk it?

Scenario: I use #Strike to buy a coffee at a #Square terminal showing a #Bitcoin #Lightning QR code from my fiat reserves and the merchant elects to receive 100% in fiat. Question: Is either party responsible for #BTC acquisition/disposal and the tax implications involved?

Totally off topic; I would like to know why there is an increasing propensity to put question marks at the end of statements? [sic]

Would I be right in thinking the larger #Bitcoin community still think in $$$ terms and triggered buying at $100k. Don’t they realise 1BTC = 1BTC?

Here’s the text of a certain whitepaper from 17 years ago. Zoom in!

I just ordered a coffee and was asked by the (ahem, slightly older lady) for a name to call when it was ready. “Nakamoto” says I. A confused look followed by: Shall I just put down “Smith”? One day somebody will ask “Like Satoshi Nakamoto?” Just you wait and see.

Bitcoin NGU, Dollar NGD

#Bitcoin breaks $100k 👍 #Bitcoin falls to $109k 👎 Me 😎

You know that part of Monopoly when players can auction property to raise money? Imagine if one player could just print money; that’s inflation!

Make your minds up!

Bear trap? … but not a polar bear. Obvs!