>> "If anything it might be a positive sign for bitcoin that the attackers are keen to acquire it!" I don't think it inherently implies anything of the sort. T

>> "If anything it might be a positive sign for bitcoin that the attackers are keen to acquire it!" I don't think it inherently implies anything of the sort. There is nothing to suggest that they believe in Bitcoin or care about it. If your suggestions are true, the only thing we know is that they are playing a very, very easy game of manipulation for financial gain. I don't see that as a positive for Bitcoin and think you're reaching with that statement.