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Re:Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are useless by cesarb on Sunday September 02, 2018 @06:07PM (#17898941)
I've never tried, but here in Brazil, some banks already allow withdrawing cash from ATMs without the card, using just the fingerprint authentication. No need for internet banking or even the phone. The daily limit is low, but it can be useful in an emergency.
Re:Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are useless by lowry on Sunday September 02, 2018 @06:13PM (#17898970)
Same for Belgium.
Re:Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are useless by PunchTornado on Monday September 03, 2018 @08:27AM (#17902181)
fingerprint? neah. I'd rather them not know my fingerprint.
Re:Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are useless by cesarb on Monday September 03, 2018 @08:38AM (#17902240)
They already do. To open an account, you need to present your identity card, which they photocopy (both sides) for their files. Visible on the back of the identity card is your fingerprint.
Re:Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are useless by tomp on Monday September 03, 2018 @10:23AM (#17902712)
I'm more concerned about my fingerprint ever being used as a key... I'd rather have my wallet stolen than my thumb!