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Voorhees vs Schiff: Bull Meets Bear at NY Bitcoin Debate 

CoinDesk Daily is sponsored by  July 3, 2018 "All of the violence that doesn't occur doesn't get reported on the news." – Steven Pinker Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE THE FEATURE Voorhees vs Schiff: Bull Meets Bear at NY Bitcoin Debate A debate between an infamous bitcoin detractor and one of cryptocurrency's most well-known entrepreneurs made sparks fly in New York City Monday. Hosted by the Soho Forum, a monthly Manhattan debate series, the event saw Erik Voorhees, the CEO of exchange service ShapeShift, argue that government-backed monies will eventually be replaced by bitcoin and blockchain innovations. The world's largest cryptocurrency, he said, just needs gradual adoption to eventually triumph. However, the debate was far from a one-sided showcase. There to represent the opposition, Peter Schiff provided more than a healthy dose of skepticism. 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