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by misja111 32 days ago
It's not about traceability, it's about not having to use the dollar as currency.
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That's significant messaging though -- we don't have anything to hide, down with the dollar.

I have read many comments that the regime wants to money launder the inflow. Bitcoin would be rather inconvenient for that.

What would be a reason to money launder the inflow?!?
I have no clue.
I don’t know stuff but I feel I’ve learned that the Americans can make basic commerce unbelievably painful for whoever they choose through sanctions and disconnection from various financial systems.