Subject: File No. S7-15-18
From: chinedu nwagbo

July 19, 2018

Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology are a very welcome development, and should be supported be all means necessary.

They provide a very secure, convenient, fast and cheap means of payment which foster trade in ways which have never been possible in history.

Cryptocurrency is one of the most effective weapon against global poverty, and it's growing threat to world peace and security as people with tiny capital, incapable of starting businesses can make small profits.

Bitcoin reduces the cost of doing business by billions of dollars for big companies, and also reduces the time constraints due to quicker transactions.

There are other reasons too numerous to mention.
What is is required bow us proper regulation to ensure a safer environment for all. Any such regulation should be fast tracked