Wikipedia RFC to stop accepting cryptocurrencies passes by majority vote

Re:Wikipedia RFC to stop accepting cryptocurrencies passes b... by kuschku on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @06:14AM (#31012942)

> required prospective donors to provide an obscene amount of personal data

Yes, that’s known as KYC laws, which are required if you’re a payment processor of any kind.

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Re:Wikipedia RFC to stop accepting cryptocurrencies passes b... by flotzam on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @06:43AM (#31013096)

Seems more like preemptive overcompliance. Plenty of reputable charities accept anonymous donations just fine, whether it's cryptocurrency or cash by mail.

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Re:Wikipedia RFC to stop accepting cryptocurrencies passes b... by marcinzm on Wednesday April 13, 2022 @09:11AM (#31014180)

Given the financial size, global scope and dislike by certain governments of Wikipedia I see preemptive overcompliance as a very sane option.

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