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Bitcoin isn’t a currency

As more and more sites are accepting bitcoin payments I’m struck by the fact that they don’t list BTC prices, but list USD prices and allow you to resolve your USD denominated transaction with the bitcoin payment system. This makes bitcoin as much of a “currency” as MasterCard, PayPal or a personal check.

Posted byIan McKellarJanuary 13, 2014Posted inDefaultTags: bitcoin8 Comments on Bitcoin isn’t a currency

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