Bloomberg anchor gets Bitcoin on live TV and is promptly robbed by a viewer

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A business news anchor who was given a Bitcoin certificate on air was promptly robbed after he briefly displayed the digital currency.

Bloomberg TV anchor Matt Miller gave two colleagues, Adam Johnson and Trish Regan, $20 in digital currency in a “12 Days of Bitcoin” segment.

But Johnson unwittingly displayed the digital QR code for his money to the camera, and a viewer was able to use the private key to take his Bitcoin.

Reddit user milkywaymasta said he used his smart phone to scan the QR code that was displayed in high definition for about 10 seconds, allowing him to take the money.

“I took it, it was only $20 worth,” milkywaymasta said. “It was exhilarating nevertheless.”

He promised to return the money if Miller provides a new address so the QR code can’t be swiped again, but the anchor said he could keep the Bitcoin.

“So freaking classic but also a GREAT lesson in bitcoin security!” Miller tweeted. “You can keep the $20 — well earned.”
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lol, what a noob. Bitcoin learning curve is too steep for the average man. Its no where ready for prime time.
 
That'd be as silly as holding up a personal check with bank routing info, account number name and address.
 
juleswin said:
lol, what a noob. Bitcoin learning curve is too steep for the average man. Its no where ready for prime time.
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You're right, it's not. Bitcoin is indeed ugly. Just like the internet in 1994. Which is why now is the best time to still get involved since the infrastructure is still early. Once everyone knows how to use BTC...buying 1 whole BTC will be out of reach for most people.

The key to making money is to grab onto trends before they become a trend.
 
When i read this story yesterday when I was checking the news on my phone. It struck me as so funny that I couldn't help it - I *literally* laughed out loud. Unfortunately this happened while my wife and I were eating lunch in a restaurant.... got a few stares from fellow patrons and a testy "What's so funny?!?" from the wife, who doesn't know much about Bitcoin and required a full explanation... :(
 
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