POINT ROBERTS, WA and NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - June 04, 2015) - Investorideas.com, a global news source covering leading sectors including Bitcoin and payment technology releases commentary from some of the leading digital currency experts along with management from two public plays within the sector.

As Wall Street and global financial markets enter the space, these experts give insight into the future of Bitcoin and the obstacles and the opportunities it presents.

The following are questions and answers from the participating experts; Brian Kelly, author of the book "The Bitcoin Big Bang" www.briankellycapital.com, David Berger,Founder and CEO, Digital Currency Council (DCC), Mr. Brad Moynes, President of Bit-X Financial Corp. and Michael Sonnenshein, Director of Sales & Business Development, Bitcoin Investment Trust (OTCQX: GBTC).

Interviews:

Brian Kelly

Q: Investorideas.com

You have said you were a skeptic like many in the beginning and now you are a respected expert in the sector. With recent acceptance from The New York Stock Exchange, Nasdaq Stock Exchange, Goldman Sachs, Richard Branson and a list of new entries every day, what do you see as the turning point for Bitcoin becoming legitimate?

A: Brian Kelly, author of the book "The Bitcoin Big Bang"

It seems that financial institutions finally realized that Bitcoin and the blockchain is more than a currency. They realized it is a tool to flatten the costs of financial services.

Q: Investorideas.com

Do you see many publicly-traded stocks in play now and are you hearing of IPO's in the space?

A: Brian Kelly, author of the book "The Bitcoin Big Bang"

I would expect IPOs in the next 3 years. If we use internet companies in 1995 as a template, it took about three years for major IPOs.

Q: Investorideas.com

With the major financial institutions now getting involved, where do you see Bitcoin headed in the next few years and how will it impact the future of currency?

A: Brian Kelly, author of the book "The Bitcoin Big Bang"

A year ago the survival of Bitcoin was 50/50...with recent investments it's clear that blockchain technology is here to stay.

David Berger

Q: Investorideas.com

Can you give us background on the creation of the Digital Currency Council (DCC) and why you formed it?

A: David Berger, Founder and CEO, Digital Currency Council (DCC)

The early mission of The Digital Currency Council was to set a common standard of understanding amongst professionals and help those professionals achieve that standard. Today, our over 1500 members across 90 countries are using the knowledge they've gained to build various exciting businesses and streamline existing business processes. Our software is integral to these more complex efforts.

Q: Investorideas.com

With a primary focus of education, what kind of individuals and companies are you seeing come forward to understand Bitcoin and what percentage of the financial community at large do you think is getting involved now?

A: David Berger, Founder and CEO, Digital Currency Council (DCC)

We are at the very beginning. Most individuals and firms have a very limited understanding. Our work with these individuals and firms begins with general competency training. These general competencies are sufficient to ensure that a firm is aware of the opportunities and risks. Our customized software solutions help those firms that recognize an opportunity to capitalize.

Q: Investorideas.com

What do you see as the primary obstacles to the acceptance of digital currency?

A: David Berger, Founder and CEO, Digital Currency Council (DCC)

It's important that we ensure that bad actors don't hijack this groundbreaking technology. The general public will accept and adopt technologies that make their lives better but only if they trust that the risk doesn't outweigh the benefit.

Q: Investorideas.com

What do you see for Bitcoin within the next year and over the next 5 years?

A: David Berger, Founder and CEO, Digital Currency Council (DCC)

The next five years will bring increased integration, complexity, and utility. Bitcoin will become so easy to use that you won't even realize you're using it.

Brad Moynes

Q: Investorideas.com

What do you think was the turning point for making Wall Street and the financial institutions take notice and want to participate in Bitcoin?

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