The curious case of a Calgary man and an alleged bitcoin note
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A Calgary man experiencing homelessness set out for answers after being handed a note claiming to be worth one Bitcoin - which is currently worth tens of thousands of dollars.
It was a snowy morning on Stephen Avenue in Calgary — busier than usual because of the holidays.
Brent Garrow spends a fair amount of time there, having experienced homelessness for the past six months.
“The only places I know where I can stay are the Mustard Seed, Alpha House and the (Calgary Drop-In Centre).”
He says folks who pass by are often generous — handing him coffee, food and sometimes cash.
But this time was different.
“A fairly well-dressed man in a suit and tie simply walked up and handed me the bill and said ‘Happy holidays’ and turned his head and walked away.”
Garrow nearly threw the note away, but after taking a couple steps, went back to get it and began investigating.
“I couldn’t find any information on bills.”
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