This episode, broadcast on May 2, 2014, is highly enthusiastic, focusing on the increasing mainstream acceptance and momentum surrounding Bitcoin, alongside discussions of altcoin community dynamics.
Main Topics Discussed:
* Bitcoin Momentum: The overall market sentiment is extremely positive, with the host declaring that "Everything's turning up roses for bitcoin."
* Institutional Adoption: Major news highlighted the integration of Bitcoin into mainstream finance, specifically noting that Bloomberg's Terminal would begin tracking the currency.
* 3D Printing Acceptance: Fargo 3D printing was featured for accepting Bitcoin payments for purchases, including 3D printers, and offering a 5% discount.
* Altcoin Community: The episode covered the "Coin of the Week" structure, noting that Red Coin had won the week with significant donations.
Key Quotes:
1. "There's nothing more exciting than bitcoin and 3D printers..."
2. "Bloomberg's Terminal will now track bitcoins... so that all of the stock trading hedge funding day traders can gaze upon bitcoin and witness all of its glory."
3. "Everything's turning up roses for bitcoin."
People/Entities Mentioned:
* Troy (newest member of MBP)
* Fargo 3D printing
* MIT
* Bloomberg
* World Crypto Network (WCN)
Bitcoin Price:
* Last: $444
* High: $456
* Low: $439