re: US Treasury issues guidance on virtual currencies, regulatory details unclear

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i dont think it's hate. i think it is skepticism to their actual utility and long-term viability

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Bingo. We are constantly being told of all the wonderful characteristics of bitcoins. When we point out that some of those characteristics are non-existant, or subject to future regulation, it is not hating on bitcoins. It is questioning the claimed advantages of bitcoins over traditional currency, and raising questions about the viability of bitcoins as a currency or medium of exchange.