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by hourago 1469 days ago
> "As of 2009, non-military cryptography exports from the U.S. are controlled by the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security.[9] Some restrictions still exist, even for mass market products; particularly with regards to export to "rogue states" and terrorist organizations." Wikipedia

The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security has means to enforce that kind of ban, like it has done in the past, and still does.
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toolz 1469 days ago
No, it has the authority - it does not have the means. You'd need a surveillance state far more powerful than we have today.
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hugh-avherald 1469 days ago
True if your goal is to absolutely eliminate cryptocurrency. If you're trying to ban them from the ordinary economy and 99% of retail consumers, enforcement is definitely with its means.
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