Crypto in 2026: Oh, This Is the Bad Place

Re:Crypto in 2026: Oh, This Is the Bad Place by zmgsabst on Tuesday June 23, 2026 @08:39AM (#48644051)

Yes — there’s fees converting from/to fiat and when sending the crypto.

You’ll generally have the conversion slippage and transaction fee regardless - so the difference is the second conversion.

In practice, that isn’t too expensive and worth it for the speed; though that may change if you’re sending larger or smaller amounts than I am (in $1k-10k range).

Edit:

Replying by edit due to rate limits — but subcontracting and personal loans, eg, until a client pays.

Being a consultant is hard; being a consultant with no support network is harder.

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Re:Crypto in 2026: Oh, This Is the Bad Place by mock-possum on Tuesday June 23, 2026 @09:53AM (#48645020)

I’m curious - under what circumstances are you exchanging $1k-$10k with friends internationally?

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Re:Crypto in 2026: Oh, This Is the Bad Place by warkdarrior on Tuesday June 23, 2026 @11:08AM (#48646230)

They send me packages with contents I distribute to my friends and neighbors.

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Re:Crypto in 2026: Oh, This Is the Bad Place by svobodovic on Tuesday June 23, 2026 @03:28PM (#48650097)

I know we're not on Reddit, but have to say - username checks out.

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