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by pmorici 4375 days ago
That's the point. Accepting bitcoin opens up new markets an online business that weren't accessible before because of deficiencies in the available payment systems. If you have a history of financial difficulty then you probably can't get a credit card or debit card let alone a bank account. Have you ever looked at the fees on a pre-paid card? Many if not most are highly exploitative.