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Re:MasterCard to open up network to cryptocurrencies by lawn on Thursday February 11, 2021 @11:42AM (#26103702)
We shouldn't forget that there are other cryptos that don't have these ridiculous fees.

Also, your credit card pays you 2% because they extract a larger fee from the merchant, who will raise prices to cover that expense. So you're not really saving money.

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Re:MasterCard to open up network to cryptocurrencies by warkdarrior on Thursday February 11, 2021 @11:58AM (#26103951)
Will the merchants give me a 2+% discount and cover the BTC transaction fee if I pay in Bitcoin?
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Re:MasterCard to open up network to cryptocurrencies by 3np on Thursday February 11, 2021 @12:06PM (#26104105)
One of the largest consumer electronics merchant in Japan does give you a discount if you pay with bitcoin, coincidentally.
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Re:MasterCard to open up network to cryptocurrencies by sharedfrog on Thursday February 11, 2021 @01:50PM (#26105544)
Intellimeds.net gives 8% off.
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