According to Bitcoin Chief Scientist Gavin Andersen, Bitcoin will still grow and these crashes are part of it.
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Bitcoin frenzy stirs China
Bloomberg Businessweek reported that the Bitcoin frenzy had reached China. Bloomberg Businesswee reported that the Bitcoin frenzy had gripped China. The world's second largest economy had become the second largest maker of Bitcoins worldwide, according to data compiled by SourceForge.
U.S. regulators discuss digital currency with Bitcoin Group
Bitcoin Foundation joins U.S. regulators in FinCEN-hosted discussion regarding digital currency. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) director Jennifer Shasky-Calvery hosted a discussion with members of the Bitcoin Foundation.
Amazon Virtual Money boost App Revenue
Purchase of apps using Amazon coins saw a 50% weekly boost in revenues. The USD5 worth of Amazon coins was a gift well spent by Kindle Fire consumers. This in turn was an excellent money-generating move for both Amazon and app developers, according to tech evangelist Peter Heinrich.
Owning Bitcoin Illegal?
Owning Bitcoin could become illegal if governments outlawed the digital currency due to unusual risks and decentralization.
