Neo & Bee B$ -- Mainstream Media Must Find Satoshi -- Texas Campaign accepts Bitcoins
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2014-04-18
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Summary
Here's a summary of the 2014 MB episode:
1. Main Topics Discussed:
- Neo & Bee B$ Controversy: Former employees of Neo & Bee B$ released a statement denying embezzlement and questioning the CEO's whereabouts.
- Satoshi Nakamoto Hunt: Mainstream media is intensely focused on identifying Satoshi Nakamoto, fueled by linguistic analysis linking "Scabo" to the Bitcoin whitepaper.
- Texas Campaign Accepts Bitcoin: Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott's campaign is now accepting Bitcoin to attract younger voters, though the hosts view it as a cynical tactic.
- Patreon Support: The Mad Biccoins Patreon campaign is thriving, allowing for behind-the-scenes content.
2. Key Quotes:
- "It's innovative for us to take Biccoin, and it's innovative for us to take Biccoin." (Referring to the Texas campaign)
- "But that doesn't make him Satoshi." (Regarding Scabo's involvement)
- "Too little, too late." (Regarding the Texas campaign's Bitcoin acceptance)
3. People Mentioned:
- Satoshi Nakamoto
- Scabo
- Greg Abbott
- Wendy Davis
- Wayne & Brent (Patreon supporters)
- Bush Roberts (Implied reference to political figures)
- CEO of Neo & Bee B$ (unnamed)
4. Bitcoin Price:
- CoinDesk/BPI reported a last price of $474, a high of $497, and a low of $468.
- Litecoin was at $11.68.
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