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Re:Ransomware gang threatens release of Washington D.C. poli... by peteretep on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @06:52AM (#27128810)
Sure, but they're still going to want to _spend_ those coins at some point, and coins that can't be redeemed in the US are worth less than ones that can.
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Re:Ransomware gang threatens release of Washington D.C. poli... by unnouinceput on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @07:23AM (#27129024)
Pretty sure the USD can be redeemed anywhere in world, not just US.
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Re:Ransomware gang threatens release of Washington D.C. poli... by swiley on Wednesday May 12, 2021 @07:53AM (#27129220)
This is why blockchains really only make this slightly more convenient.
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