Bitcoin Approaches $10,000 a piece

Re:Bitcoin Approaches $10,000 a piece by kompiuter on Monday November 27, 2017 @08:24AM (#15787078)

There is also concern that Bitcoin could be vulnerable to hackers. Mr Ahmad said that recently it lost almost 20% in value on fears it was being hacked.

Am I missing something or is the hacking part nonsense?

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Re:Bitcoin Approaches $10,000 a piece by bognition on Monday November 27, 2017 @08:28AM (#15787105)

They aren't talking about hackers breaking the blockchain but rather about hackers gaining access to the wallets. Short of moving the bitcoin across an air gap there is always a risk of hackers finding and pilfering the bitcoin.

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Re:Bitcoin Approaches $10,000 a piece by down on Monday November 27, 2017 @08:25AM (#15787091)

I think he confused with ETH, he also mentions south korea banning ICOs, which has nothing to do with bitcoin.

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Re:Bitcoin Approaches $10,000 a piece by edf13 on Monday November 27, 2017 @08:29AM (#15787111)

There is a big confusion where all cryptocoins are read as bitcoin for many.

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