Tag Archives: bitcoin

Under Construction

Posted on January 4, 2018 by

Fenster leaks: A map of the proposed Cryptomall of America, due to open in November, indicating anchor tenants as of January 1.  Subject to rapid change.

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Our Favorite Things in 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As you will quickly notice, we’re a grouchy, grumpy lot, all of whom are too old to keep up with new things, so this list consists of our favorite things we encountered this year whether or not … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on September 28, 2014 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Slumlord picks a nit with Theodore Dalrymple. Lloyd rediscovers the original-cast LP recording of “My Fair Lady.” Were humans happier in the Stone Age? FWIW, I take this kind of question pretty seriously. Civilization can be a lot … Continue reading →

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Hashing, Blockchains, Cryptography and Bitcoin

Posted on November 28, 2013 by

Sir Barken Hyena writes: What a zippy headline! Rolls off the tongue like honey. But a lot of people will be saying those words in the coming years, as Bitcoin is now poised to launch into the mainstream, to go … Continue reading →

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Bitcoin Update: Fall 2013

Posted on October 28, 2013 by

Sir Barken Hyena writes: Last June I posted about Bitcoins and why I was buying them. Six months on, it’s time to take stock of where we are. First things first, my return on investment. I bought my coins, never … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Paleo Retiree writes: The Soviet erotic alphabet. Great to see that the smart and cantankerous Will S. is blogging again. More on Bitcoin. The alternative-currency meme has really become something. Joys of multiculturalism, cont. And more. The things some people … Continue reading →

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Linkage

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I got a kick out of this Steve Sailer piece on the Niall Ferguson-John Maynard Keynes controversy. Hoping to eventually pick up this new release from TASCHEN. I love TASCHEN. I just wish I wasn’t too much of … Continue reading →

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More on Bitcoin

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

Paleo Retiree writes: Cullen Roche shares some smart musings. And:

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Financial Ramblings

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

Paleo Retiree writes: The alternative-currencies meme has acquired a lot of momentum recently. Here’s Max Keiser on Bitcoin and more: Some other fun and alarming finance-insanity links: In Cyprus: “The [Bank of Cyprus] will be owned largely by individuals and … Continue reading →

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