for the average joe it's amazing, but i would like to see america follow europe and do the same. but it will probably take a lot time as they use old fashion invasive policies.
FTFY. US wouldn't follow suit ASAP, that's for sure. They like to
monitor everything so that they can assure that all things are
under their control.
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When people stare suspiciously at you when you introduce bitcoin to them, you can show them a newspaper.
That alone is great!
Just don't let them see a bad news regarding bitcoin, as they woulf certainly raise an eyebrow together with that suspiscious look.