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Re:Stripe can make automatic LLCs but a wire transfer from C... by ianlevesque on Wednesday January 15, 2020 @12:07AM (#22051878)
So why do they all insist on SMS-only for 2FA?
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Re:Stripe can make automatic LLCs but a wire transfer from C... by vidarh on Wednesday January 15, 2020 @02:29AM (#22052331)
Because they optimise for 'easiest for most people, with an acceptable risk profile'. Note acceptable not lowest.
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Re:Stripe can make automatic LLCs but a wire transfer from C... by AlexCoventry on Wednesday January 15, 2020 @01:09AM (#22052089)
It doesn't detract from your argument, but there appear to be nine US banks listed at https://twofactorauth.org/#banking which offer hardware- or software-based 2FA.
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