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points by edwinfredy 2 hours ago | 0 comments
Only if you wanted to turn it into fiat currency for the transaction, right? If the yacht seller would take payment in crypto, you need no government’s permission, right?
[–] SAI_Peregrinus 2 hours ago
If the yacht seller would take payment in cocaine, surely the government wouldn't prohibit the transaction…
[–] edwinfredy 1 hour ago
Surely the government would get in the way there, but holding cocaine is also illegal, not just transacting with it. If the government went that route, they'd have to ban all crypto outright.