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Re:Coinbase is launching support for the USDC stablecoin by arcticbull on Tuesday October 23, 2018 @02:55PM (#18286328)
At a discount maybe, and only along the border, try showing up in the north and waving around some USD. That’s a pretty naïve attitude, to think you can show up anywhere and demand they accept your USD at face value. I think this all further proves my point.
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Re:Coinbase is launching support for the USDC stablecoin by stickfigure on Tuesday October 23, 2018 @03:31PM (#18286627)
Just FYI 1:1 exchange rate is a 25% discount.

Having spent some time in YT, I've found Canadians to be extremely agreeable. If you opened your wallet in a shop in Dawson City and said "Drat, I only have USD. Can you work with me?" I can pretty much guarantee they'll take your money - perhaps at a small discount to compensate them for the trouble.

I've traveled pretty far and wide. You really have to look hard (or piss someone off) before they'll reject USD. It spends easily.

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