Fidelity halts Bitcoin Investments -- Bitcoin is the Future -- Swiss May Accept Bitcoin

Here's a summary of the 2013-12-13 "Fidelity halts Bitcoin Investments -- Bitcoin is the Future -- Swiss May Accept Bitcoin" MB episode:

1. Main Topics Discussed:

Fidelity's Retreat: Fidelity Investments initially allowed a single investor to invest in Bitcoin through his IRA but has since retracted the offer without explanation.
Bitcoin's Future: PayPal's President is reportedly a supporter of Bitcoin, believing it represents the future of currency.
Swiss Acceptance: Swiss lawmakers are considering treating Bitcoin as foreign currency, with a proposal likely to pass.
Charity: The host is using Bitcoin to raise funds for a water well in Choga, Uganda, through BitcoinHelps.org.

2. Key Quotes:

"Sometimes when the news is too good to be true, it just isn't true." (Regarding Fidelity's retraction)
"Bitcoin is the future, not NFC." (Attributed to PayPal's President)
"I've seen you do great things, Bitcoin. I've seen you keep homeless people warm and I've seen you feed the needy." (Host expressing faith in Bitcoin's potential)

3. People Mentioned:

Ashley (Host's cousin, involved in the charity)
PayPal President (unnamed)
The investor who initially invested with Fidelity (owner of the Golden State Warriors and investor in Second Market)

4. Bitcoin Price:

Summary