Bitcoin halving discussion, technical analysis and all-around fun from the TRI and Coinigy teams.
## WCN Episode Summary: #Bitcoin & #Altcoin Trading Talk 17 (2015-12-05)
This episode of WCN's "Bitcoin & Altcoin Trading Talk" covered a range of topics from technical issues to economic concerns and legal challenges in the cryptocurrency space. Hosts William Kale and Rob Borden, both from Coinage.com, led the discussion with guest Brian Beamish of "The Rational Investor."
Main Topics:
- Technical difficulties with Coinage.com's API and Google Sheets, including Google-wide issues impacting custom functions.
- Canadian economic concerns, including government deficits, oil sector taxes, and currency exchange rates (CAD/USD).
- New Coinage.com portfolio feature allowing users to view balances in different currencies.
- Wallet management and dust balance handling.
- Discussion of legal issues surrounding an unnamed cryptocurrency platform and potential lawsuits.
- Speculative nature of altcoins and the importance of understanding user behavior in the market.
- Brief mention of Cripsy and a potential class action lawsuit.
Key Quotes:
- "Google's unpredictable platform changes are frustrating." (William Kale/Rob Borden)
- "It's a battle of egos, and the legal fees could exceed the value of the assets." (Brian Beamish)
- "Order flow data is more valuable than actual trading." (Host, referencing a past experience)
People Mentioned:
- William Kale
- Rob Borden
- Brian Beamish
- Justin Trudeau (Canadian Prime Minister)
- Corey (User)
Bitcoin Price:
- A portfolio balance of 13 BTC was demonstrated.
- A 0.109 BTC holding was mentioned for market observation.
The episode also touched upon the platform "Yogurt" and highlighted the importance of viewer participation and content review.