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Re:Bitcoin surpasses $50K as major companies jump into crypto by sneak on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @07:23PM (#26173787)
Some would think so.

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/dec/04/paypal-shuts-d...

There are also many restrictions on how, why, when, and where transfers from those accounts can be made. There is no trust in an institution required, because you know the blockchain will carry out your wishes regardless of any other factors.

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Re:Bitcoin surpasses $50K as major companies jump into crypto by jmcqk6 on Wednesday February 17, 2021 @09:53PM (#26174907)
>carry out your wishes regardless of any other factors.

It will carry out your inputs regardless of other factors. That is a very important distinction, especially in this case.

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Re:Bitcoin surpasses $50K as major companies jump into crypto by kerng on Thursday February 18, 2021 @02:54AM (#26177179)
Yes, some call this "Code is Law" - it is blind to race, social status or how much money you have.
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