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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (136992)	12/3/2017 2:08:00 PM
From: Elroy Jetson	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217657

As more people come to realize the immense inefficiency and transfer costs associated with Bitcoin and other clockchain programs, they will be relegated to usage only by international criminal organizations to facilitate transfer of large amounts of value, and will soon become useless even to criminal networks as governments continue to force disclosure of ownership and transactions. The sad truth of cryptocurrencies for criminals is transferring ownership of fractional blockchains is more costly than traditional means of laundering money. A "currency" which requires society to allocate a major percentage of their daily electrical production simply to facilitate money transfers, and cannot update transfers in a timely manner, is inferior to virtually all existing alternatives.

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (136992)	12/4/2017 11:07:54 AM
From: Elroy Jetson	Respond to of 217657

UK pushing to include Bitcoin under money-laundering rules - uk.reuters.com Britain wants to increase regulation of Bitcoin and other digital currencies by expanding the reach of European Union anti-money-laundering rules that force traders to disclose their identities and report suspicious activity. With demand for Bitcoin surging, fueling a 1,000 percent rally in its value so far this year, the British finance ministry said it expected negotiations over changes to the EU rules would conclude later this year or in early 2018. Stephen Barclay, economic secretary to Britain’s Treasury, told parliament in a notice dated Nov. 3 - but only reported by media on Monday - that the amendments “bring virtual currency exchange platforms and custodian wallet providers into Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing regulation.” That would mean those companies would be overseen by national competent authorities, the statement said. The main U.S. derivatives regulator said on Friday it would allow CME Group Inc and CBOE Global Markets Inc to list Bitcoin futures contracts, opening the door to added regulation. Australia has also said it would strengthen its money- laundering laws by bringing Bitcoin providers under the government’s financial intelligence unit.

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (136992)	12/6/2017 3:16:26 PM
From: Elroy Jetson	Respond to of 217657

China's ruling communist party Prepares civilians for Nuclear War with helpful common-sense tips In the province bordering North Korea state-run "Jilin Daily" published a lengthy article with the headline 'Knowledge about Nuclear Weapons and Protection'. State-run "Global Times" also highlighted the Jilin report in a veiled warning to North Korea, saying "the deteriorating situation on the peninsula doesn't mean war is unavoidable. China needs to brace for the worst scenario and nuclear-related publicity is needed. But we don't need to panic." Global Times added, "As a powerful nuclear state, China will resolutely return like for like." Zhang Liangui, a professor of international strategic research at China's Central Party School, said: "North Korea has fired a new missile that can reach the US and the US is conducting large scale navy drills with South Korea". "We cannot say war will come, but in situations like this, China has to educate people more about nuclear weapons to avoid an economic reset," Zhang told the paper. Valuables like ivory, jade and gold should be sealed in a protective layer of plastic to avoid a loss of value due radioactive contamination and assure heirs inherit their full value - especially important in scenarios where radioactivity has impaired the value of other assets like real estate for several generations. The "Jilin Daily" recommends reducing mortality by taking iodine pills, avoid using contaminated water and using an outer layer of clothing to protect against the intense heat of the blast.