This episode, broadcast on December 19, 2013, provided a roundup of major developments in the cryptocurrency space, focusing heavily on institutional adoption and community milestones. The segment highlighted significant news regarding major retailers accepting Bitcoin and the growth of key exchanges.
Main Topics Discussed:
* Retail Adoption: Overstock.com announced plans to begin accepting Bitcoin in the second half of 2014.
* Exchange Milestones: Mt. Gox celebrated reaching its millionth customer, offering a 25% holiday discount.
* Sovereign/Tribal Interest: The discussion covered Native American activists expressing interest in swapping traditional dollars for Bitcoin.
* Charity/Community: Updates were given on fundraising efforts for a well in Choga, Uganda.
* Industry Updates: Mentions were made of the Bitcoin Moscow Conference and the development of personal Altcoins.
Key Quotes:
* "Overstock.com plans to accept Bitcoin in the second half of 2014."
* "Mt. Gox celebrates its millionth customer with 25% holiday discount."
* "Native American activists wants to swap the dollar for Bitcoin."
People/Entities Mentioned:
* Overstock.com (and its CEO)
* Mt. Gox
* Native American activists/Tribe
* AlphaLionTechnologies.com
* Bitcoin Moscow Conference
Bitcoin Price:
* Last: $0.677
* High: $0.686
* Low: $0.504