Beijing & New York State vs Crypto-currencies - end Jan gonna b HUGE!

I've travelled in China and entered in and out of Hong Kong via the borders myself. It's just interesting to consider the dynamics that may play out regarding crypto-currencies in Hong Kong vs the Chinese mainland.

'The Government of the People's Republic of China, of which the Hong Kong government is financially independent, is responsible for Hong Kong's defence and foreign affairs.' - Wikipedia

Finally, an MSM news report on Bitcoin that does not focus on price, bubbles and speculation!!. I did not think it possible

Bitcoin takes up in Hong Kong (business people - ATMs - the future?)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMw2KAnC2B4[/youtube]

 

Actual voices from China on bitcoin and world economies via video link with people at 'silicon valley' bitcoin users. ( Pre-Baidu bitcoin crash )

I recommend to start listening around the 3:50 mark. I've not listened to it all, but it is quite interesting.

A Chinese talk show host talks for the first time in English on his show (assisted by a Canadian in China at times).
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wyztk3wyfHo[/youtube]

 

A recent article out of China. My 'LOL' in red.

source:http://www.btc38.com/btc/btc_news/684.html

Above article translated to english via Google Translate. (A little tricky but worth a read).

Headline:
Bitcoin China re-opened a third party, Professor Wang Fuzhong opener bitcoin
2014-01-22 20:14:09 Views: 111576 Keywords: Bit China re-opened

Main text: (I've highlighted a few sentences)
Recent good news can be described repeatedly committed abroad , it is only today , came the coinmkt and banks to establish partnerships and OKPAY official affirms support for virtual currency trading site recharge news. This time the foreign market , the virtual currency is and banks, and third-party payments, all through the entire line . And before the opening of the news AG game Bitcoin online betting, casino from Las Vegas today announced the upcoming introduction of bitcoins to pay part of their services , virtual currency industry from abroad and completed the next line to line gaming layout industry.

Despite the good news abroad again and again , but also domestic and extraordinary good to Chen , in fact , today there are two news Xiao Bian think is worth talking about .

The first is Bitcoin China (http://www.btcchina.com) has re-opened the third-party payment . But in the middle with a certain called "easy Jingdong " digital card to buy the site as a transit . Although China claims Bitcoin recharge code this way is to use a recharge , but bitcoin entire process all the new on-line computer automation , simply open an easy Jingdong, enter the account name and Bitcoin Chinese mobile phone number can jump immediately to the bank's website to complete the payment , Prompt arrival of funds . It had to let small as Bitcoin China wit point 32 likes yo.

Bitcoin barometer of China was one of the world's Bitcoin . Round five ministries news release caused the crash , that the Chinese and OKCOIN accepting bitcoin high transaction fees and cash withdrawal fee starts. Later , OKCOIN after several twists and turns have been resurrected place full of blood , and the current Bitcoin transaction volume in China has not been a significant improvement. However, we bitcoin China from continuous innovation and improvement , and still see its return to the international NO.1 efforts and hope. As China 's Xiao Bian junior bitcoin users would like to see that day come soon . China also hopes the reopening straight bitcoin , bitcoins can become an opportunity to re- resurgence and horn.

The second good news today is that Professor Wang Fuzhong today microblogging claimed that he had purchased a few bitcoins .

Professor Wang was a senior BTC black, and Mr. Xiao Lei and Mr. Chen Sijin tied microblogging insurmountable black Bitcoin three mountains , Professor Wang is also a well-known economist , Doctor of Economics , Peking University postdoctoral Theoretical Economics . Published in the domestic popularity of popular economics books like "Everybody loves economics" and " economics written Chinese people ."

Positive thinking is the majority BTCer to "Financial Lang eye" and Professor Wang showdown in time , did not think Professor Wang himself playing bitcoins , so many users it is stunned. Xiao Bian mind one conspiracy theory arises spontaneously : saying Mr. Xiao Lei and Mr. Chen Sijin not be completed on the microblogging every black bitcoin lower prices on that 5 5 Mao Mao royalties go sucked into bitcoins , right?

Professor Wang Xiao Bian has been invited to bits on the microblogging era in power, pulled era coins goto da moon, but Professor Wang Xiao Bian still hesitant and did not give any response .

From a small series of personal observation, understanding and acceptance of domestic Recently on Bitcoin has a larger growth. Xiao Bian often go to a news site with its sharp comments cnbeta is famous for . In the months before , on and on as long as cnbeta bitcoin related articles , will be a lot of people say that MLM spray , is looking for disk access Xia . In related news article and a few days before bitcoin , the comments in the attitude of Bitcoin has been quite positive . Netizens commented:

 

Thanks for always digging these news up mate!
Great job!
Cheers

 

I've watched most of the New York State hearings on crypto-currencies thus far.
Here is one of the regulators speaking aside from the hearings to Luke Rudkowski of WRC.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i92tA02xBV4[/youtube]

 

Big turn aroundthe timing?????.I've lost out a little in trades due to this unexpected turn of event.and bullish market reaction. sht hppns

http://www.coindesk.com/btc-china-accepting-bank-deposits/

 

so this pretty much turned out to be a non event, so far as the n 31st deadline...