A new "currency" is coming in to play, and like most Americans, I feel compelled to offer an opinion. Actually, I'm going to attempt an analysis of this new virtual, potentially global currency.
In one of the promotional videos, it was explained that the banks have no control over the Bitcoin, nor does the banking industry deal in Bitcoins. In that same video, it was explained how valuable this Bitcoin is compared to the dollar. I'm no economist, but if the banks do not deal with Bitcoins, but do control the dollars, how is an exchange rate even determined?
The answer to that question appears to be, when finding a retailer that does accept Bitcoins, the buying power is compared . . .
If this is a global currency in the works, then do we get in on the ground floor or run like mad at the possibility that this is the currency of the Beast? As I watched the exchange rate diminish from the "early years" to 2013, it would seem that this Bitcoin is just digital currency that has even less standard than our current paper money.
Is this the next carrot to be dangled in front of the last of the America Dreamers who had hoped in Wall Street, then ran with what was left in 09 to buy gold that has been steadily dropping for the last two years? Gold, silver, and land have a value standard and please keep in mind, you can't eat gold or silver and neither will keep you warm or offer shelter. Land, if worked, will produce food.
If the Bitcoin has no standard and no regulation, it could disappear just as rapidly as it "appeared" or it could be silently gaining world momentum. Either way, if it's rate of exchange, someone or some thing will require regulation.
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