This episode, broadcast on December 1, 2014, focuses on the growing acceptance of Bitcoin for charitable giving and its positive market performance.
Summary:
The hosts announce that "Bitcoin Giving Tuesday" is the next day, encouraging the community to donate to charities that accept Bitcoin. A major highlight is the announcement that the American Red Cross now accepts Bitcoin, facilitated by BitPay. The episode also discusses the positive market reaction to "Bitcoin Black Friday," noting that demand successfully met supply, causing the price to rise.
Main Topics Discussed:
* The upcoming Bitcoin Giving Tuesday for charitable donations.
* The American Red Cross accepting Bitcoin.
* The positive market performance and price increase during "Bitcoin Black Friday."
* Promotion of the AirBits secure mobile Bitcoin wallet.
Key Quotes:
* "Bitcoin Giving Tuesday is tomorrow, the day where we all give back to charities that accept Bitcoin."
* "The American Red Cross now accepts Bitcoin."
* "Let's make Bitcoin the biggest humanitarian tool the world has ever seen."
People/Organizations Mentioned:
* American Red Cross
* BitPay
* AirBits (Sponsor/Product)
* Medic Mobile, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, United Way
Bitcoin Price:
* Bitcoin: Prices are reported as being up slightly.
* Litecoin: $3.54 a coin.
* Winkdex: Last of 380, high of 382, and a low of 375.