“But as things stand there is little reason to think that cryptocurrencies will remain more than an overcomplicated, untrustworthy casino.”
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As published by Economist
A little perspective.
Bitcoin on that day$6,982August 30, 2018
$100 at that price$1,151At our latest price check
Illustrative value using a Bitcoin price of $80,335, checked Oct 29, 2026, 5:44 AM UTC. Excludes fees, taxes, and inflation. A price change alone does not settle the original criticism.
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Bitcoin Is Dead. “Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies Are Useless” — ???, Economist, August 30, 2018. Bitcoin: $6,982.4. https://bitcoindeaths.com/posts/2018-08-30-bitcoin-and-other-cryptocurrencies-are-useless