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Re:Coinbase suspending USDC:USD conversions over the weekend by Ekaros on Saturday March 11, 2023 @06:14AM (#35107306)
As a tourist maybe. But try to do it at any place mostly frequented locals in Europe and you will get nowhere. But funny thing. Same does not only apply to USD, but Euros as well. And EU doesn't even have army. And still on my last trip the taxis took the money.
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Re:Coinbase suspending USDC:USD conversions over the weekend by wil421 on Saturday March 11, 2023 @06:44AM (#35107475)
What developing countries are in the EU?
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Re:Coinbase suspending USDC:USD conversions over the weekend by ptero on Saturday March 11, 2023 @07:38AM (#35107820)
I think the main disconnect is between developing countries (that may have currency stability issues and where folks are more likely to use dollars or euros) and the developed world, where there is no benefit in using USD for regular transactions. Plus a whiff of "F those Americans who act like they own the whole world".

And your specific comment that started this didn't read like you are only argued about developing world. My 2c.

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