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Re:The world’s first legally compliant cryptocurrency backed... by nnq on Monday December 11, 2017 @01:12PM (#15898939)
The PetroDollar is so old school... let's welcome OilCoin instead!

(In all seriousness, I hope this is not a trend that takes on... having war-tied-value criptocurrencies could only lead to open betting on wars!)

Re:The world’s first legally compliant cryptocurrency backed... by ianleeclark on Monday December 11, 2017 @01:03PM (#15898841)
A currency backed by an extremely volatile commodity doesn't seem to be that smart.
Re:The world’s first legally compliant cryptocurrency backed... by orthecreedence on Monday December 11, 2017 @01:13PM (#15898949)
> OilCoin will actively engage with global governmental authorities to mitigate regulatory risk.

"Hi, this is Oilcoin calling for Vladimir Putin, we're looking to protect our holdin..."

Click

"...Hello??"

Re:The world’s first legally compliant cryptocurrency backed... by Mindcraft on Monday December 11, 2017 @01:08PM (#15898908)
The fact that the first legally compliant cryptocurrency is backed by oil reserves says a lot.
Re:The world’s first legally compliant cryptocurrency backed... by leecarraher on Monday December 11, 2017 @01:11PM (#15898933)
now i need to start working on a white paper for a cryptocurrency called goldcoins, that removes the restrictions of cryptography, that is transparent to government oversight, and allows for government manipulation.
Re:The world’s first legally compliant cryptocurrency backed... by celticninja on Monday December 11, 2017 @01:12PM (#15898938)
Why? Why does a cryptocurrency need to be backed by a physical asset?
Re:The world’s first legally compliant cryptocurrency backed... by anonemouse145 on Monday December 11, 2017 @01:07PM (#15898893)
The idiocy is so delicious, I need a bigger spoon.

Were going to back up crypto currency, with petroleum dollars. Because mah gold standard.

(Orson Welles clapping gif)