Canada warns its citizens to only buy marijuana with cash

[Apple Mac]

Source: https://www.mtlblog.com/news/canada/the-government-of-canada-is-now-officially-warning-canadians-to-buy-legal-marijuana-with-cash-to-protect-their-personal-information

In my opinion these are quite interesting news, as we often talk here how all the governments only want to replace cash, because they want to monitor all transactions, but it seems to be more complex than that. Privacy can protect people from criminals and malicious outside actors, and I think the benefits are far more important than some small number of criminals getting away with crimes.

In this light, crypto can find its place in economy as "digital cash", and some governments might officially recognize it.

Well I thinl the main reason for this was, Bitcoin holds anonymity, and this feature was barely a characteristic of a bitcoin already, we can't remove that, and if buying marijuana will be allowed given with the stated crypto it will cause so much disturbances to the equilibrium that they were trying to keep right, I am saying that illegal buying and using will be a main problem if this will be promoted so better in cash as an order for them.

[NavI_027]

cash is not going to be convenient anymore.

Without being biased, fiat still remains the most convenient way of doing transactions (for now) but on the other hand, it doesn't mean that crypto got no future at all. Actually, if I really had a chance to buy goods with my btc then I would love to not mainly because of its anonymity, cashless transaction etc. but because I believe in its potentials and I want to give contribution to its adoption.

I wish my government was asking people to be careful buying weed.  Instead they prefer the "don't buy weed! you'll be an addict, lose everything, go to prison, detox, maybe you'll die die, or be a homeless hobo living under a bridge".

We're the opposite. I still prefer the negative perspective of our government or at least the majority of our population when it comes to marijuana's legalization, but the sad thing is I think this mindset will change sooner or later just because one of the answers of the current reigning Miss Universe strongly influenced others' way of thinking. How silly to think that a simple answer from a pageant suddenly made our government officials to consider passing a bill/law favorable to marijuana .

I'm not really against to its legalization because I know that it could  :)contribute a lot for medicating patients. Maybe I'm just scared that time will come when the obedience of the policies and regulations regarding this just become an option— that others will be out of control and can easily access it for "fun".

[kryptqnick]

Source: https://www.mtlblog.com/news/canada/the-government-of-canada-is-now-officially-warning-canadians-to-buy-legal-marijuana-with-cash-to-protect-their-personal-information

In my opinion these are quite interesting news, as we often talk here how all the governments only want to replace cash, because they want to monitor all transactions, but it seems to be more complex than that. Privacy can protect people from criminals and malicious outside actors, and I think the benefits are far more important than some small number of criminals getting away with crimes.

In this light, crypto can find its place in economy as "digital cash", and some governments might officially recognize it.

This is interesting news indeed. Buying with cash is fine, but buying with cryptos could be more useful and still guarantee privacy. I find it weird that legal marijuana purchases are being investigated and can become a reason to deny entrance to the US, though. I mean, it's not like US is some super strict country that banned weed... And information about purchases of anything via debit cards should not be available to third parties.

Without being biased, fiat still remains the most convenient way of doing transactions (for now) but on the other hand, it doesn't mean that crypto got no future at all. Actually, if I really had a chance to buy goods with my btc then I would love to not mainly because of its anonymity, cashless transaction etc. but because I believe in its potentials and I want to give contribution to its adoption.

I don't know why you find cash convenient. When you move to another country, you need new fiat; those goddamn coins in the pockets; cash is very vulnerable and can be easily spoiled; cash can be fake; you have to count what you give and what you get. Debit cards are much easier, and if I could use a crypto card, I would.

[RodeoX]

Bitcoin user unaffected.

Hey that reminds me, I'll be in Seattle this weekend. Does anyone know of a dispensary there that takes bitcoin?

[coolcoinz]

I wish my government was asking people to be careful buying weed.  Instead they prefer the "don't buy weed! you'll be an addict, lose everything, go to prison, detox, maybe you'll die die, or be a homeless hobo living under a bridge".

We're the opposite. I still prefer the negative perspective of our government or at least the majority of our population when it comes to marijuana's legalization, but the sad thing is I think this mindset will change sooner or later just because one of the answers of the current reigning Miss Universe strongly influenced others' way of thinking. How silly to think that a simple answer from a pageant suddenly made our government officials to consider passing a bill/law favorable to marijuana .

I'm not really against to its legalization because I know that it could  :)contribute a lot for medicating patients. Maybe I'm just scared that time will come when the obedience of the policies and regulations regarding this just become an option— that others will be out of control and can easily access it for "fun".

I'd recommend you not to blindly accept and follow the rules but question them. 100 years ago smoking weed was legal and nobody was put in jail for possession. Did that make everyone forget about their jobs and responsibilities and run high all day long? Of course not.
What you're experiencing is a baseless fear of the unknown that the government is inciting. They're telling you that if weed was legal your children would be able to get it and lower their IQ by getting high on regular basis. It's funny, because in many countries possessing small amounts of drugs for private use is not illegal, and in those countries there is no higher drug use than everywhere else. For instance in the Czech Republic possession of drugs is a misdemeanor, which means that if you're caught smoking in public you will get a fine, just like for pissing in a park. Despite that, people aren't smoking in public more than US citizens who can go to jail for the same thing.

[Jose Rizal]

Source: https://www.mtlblog.com/news/canada/the-government-of-canada-is-now-officially-warning-canadians-to-buy-legal-marijuana-with-cash-to-protect-their-personal-information

In my opinion these are quite interesting news, as we often talk here how all the governments only want to replace cash, because they want to monitor all transactions, but it seems to be more complex than that. Privacy can protect people from criminals and malicious outside actors, and I think the benefits are far more important than some small number of criminals getting away with crimes.

In this light, crypto can find its place in economy as "digital cash", and some governments might officially recognize it.

I think this is because Bitcoin promotes anonymity, buying marijuana using Bitcoin maybe dangerous since it doesnt required so much things amd possibly this will lead for them to buy excessive one and probably will cause over dosing pr addiction. As far as I know Canada is also dtrict with allowing marijuana , and it js encourage only for the sake of medical purposes.

[bettercrypto]

Privacy can protect people from criminals and malicious outside actors, and I think the benefits are far more important than some small number of criminals getting away with crimes.

This is a very difficult situation wherein the government has to choose between these two. These governments have the obligation to protect the people from any criminal activities. Also they have the obligation for development of the country. I think they juat need to balance the situation.

[Febo]

Source: https://www.mtlblog.com/news/canada/the-government-of-canada-is-now-officially-warning-canadians-to-buy-legal-marijuana-with-cash-to-protect-their-personal-information

In my opinion these are quite interesting news, as we often talk here how all the governments only want to replace cash, because they want to monitor all transactions, but it seems to be more complex than that. Privacy can protect people from criminals and malicious outside actors, and I think the benefits are far more important than some small number of criminals getting away with crimes.

In this light, crypto can find its place in economy as "digital cash", and some governments might officially recognize it.

I know my friend from Utah when went to buy in Colorado had to use cash to buy there. They did not wanted her to use credit cards.

[Ziskinberg]

Source: https://www.mtlblog.com/news/canada/the-government-of-canada-is-now-officially-warning-canadians-to-buy-legal-marijuana-with-cash-to-protect-their-personal-information

In my opinion these are quite interesting news, as we often talk here how all the governments only want to replace cash, because they want to monitor all transactions, but it seems to be more complex than that. Privacy can protect people from criminals and malicious outside actors, and I think the benefits are far more important than some small number of criminals getting away with crimes.

In this light, crypto can find its place in economy as "digital cash", and some governments might officially recognize it.

I think this is because Bitcoin promotes anonymity, buying marijuana using Bitcoin maybe dangerous since it doesnt required so much things amd possibly this will lead for them to buy excessive one and probably will cause over dosing pr addiction. As far as I know Canada is also dtrict with allowing marijuana , and it js encourage only for the sake of medical purposes.

No, the article state about protection of personal information, buying bitcoin could help as in terms of transaction it's more transparent but anyone can hide their real information and there will be no trail of transaction that would lead to their real identity.
Bitcoin is very useful on this type of transaction, it would help the government if they will study to implement this.

[exstasie]

I know my friend from Utah when went to buy in Colorado had to use cash to buy there. They did not wanted her to use credit cards.

That could be for other reasons. Colorado (like other states who legalized a few years back) has a big problem with over-supply, which drives prices and profitability down. I've heard of dispensaries who combat this by encouraging patrons to pay cash, then they under-report the cash transactions to avoid steep taxes.

[hatshepsut93]

I think this is because Bitcoin promotes anonymity, buying marijuana using Bitcoin maybe dangerous since it doesnt required so much things amd possibly this will lead for them to buy excessive one and probably will cause over dosing pr addiction. As far as I know Canada is also dtrict with allowing marijuana , and it js encourage only for the sake of medical purposes.

What are you talking about? Overdosing on marijuana? Addiction? You are very misinformed. Also, it's not about medical marijuana, recreational weed is legal in Canada now.

This is interesting news indeed. Buying with cash is fine, but buying with cryptos could be more useful and still guarantee privacy. I find it weird that legal marijuana purchases are being investigated and can become a reason to deny entrance to the US, though. I mean, it's not like US is some super strict country that banned weed... And information about purchases of anything via debit cards should not be available to third parties.

Actually it is, a huge number of people sits in the US for marijuana-related crimes. It's some sort of weird cultural/religious hate for some Americans and it's totally irrational. Buying with cryptos could be very important because it's one of a few ways to do it anonymously online, which is why I started this thread.

[Semosuchi Tesongrato]

Canada is a strange country; It wants to be at vanguard, but in many respects it seems to me "too much" to the vanguard, especially when it is about politically correct.
In this case, the fact that the government warns citizens not to be traced by the government, ... well, it seems surreal ....

[yusupjatigumilar]

in my opinion, if so, the government of Canada would be difficult if the purchase of marijuana did not use physical money / bank transactions, this might be because the Canadian government wanted to control the use of marijuana in the country so that it was not misused. traded and for what purpose marijuana is used

[Ranly123]

Source: https://www.mtlblog.com/news/canada/the-government-of-canada-is-now-officially-warning-canadians-to-buy-legal-marijuana-with-cash-to-protect-their-personal-information

In my opinion these are quite interesting news, as we often talk here how all the governments only want to replace cash, because they want to monitor all transactions, but it seems to be more complex than that. Privacy can protect people from criminals and malicious outside actors, and I think the benefits are far more important than some small number of criminals getting away with crimes.

In this light, crypto can find its place in economy as "digital cash", and some governments might officially recognize it.

Talking about privacy, it might be better to use cash rather than digital money to avoid being monitored by the authority. That is the reason why Canada want their citizens using marijuana to use only cash for their protection also. These might not make sense since they legalize the use of marijuana in their nation.

[YOSHIE]

Other areas other than law, as happened in Canada, I also see where the country produces the biggest marijuana like vetnam and thailan, the law is different if the same thing could happen to the two countries it would be easy for the biggest investment in crypto like Bitcoin.

[darklus123]

That was a big point. I haven't think there situation upon the legalization of marijuana.

By that being said it seems that this can be a big issue for those countries who were highly against marijuana.

I was just thinking if canadians might be ban from visiting other countries

[nur rochid]

That was a big point. I haven't think there situation upon the legalization of marijuana.

By that being said it seems that this can be a big issue for those countries who were highly against marijuana.

I was just thinking if canadians might be ban from visiting other countries

that can happen, by legalizing marijuana in Canada, it is possible for a country to block Canadian people from visiting the country. but aren't many governments afraid of crypto being used for drug transactions? but what happened in Canada was the opposite

[Febo]

That was a big point. I haven't think there situation upon the legalization of marijuana.

By that being said it seems that this can be a big issue for those countries who were highly against marijuana.

I was just thinking if canadians might be ban from visiting other countries

that can happen, by legalizing marijuana in Canada, it is possible for a country to block Canadian people from visiting the country. but aren't many governments afraid of crypto being used for drug transactions? but what happened in Canada was the opposite

LOL why would any country prohibit Canadian tourist to visit their country?  What has to that will way of living they have in Canada?   In many countries they eat bugs and we let them visit Slovenia. Can you imagine they eat bugs.  Nicole Kidman said that 1 billion of people eat bugs.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3UqLAtdZ04

[andika2018]

Source: https://www.mtlblog.com/news/canada/the-government-of-canada-is-now-officially-warning-canadians-to-buy-legal-marijuana-with-cash-to-protect-their-personal-information

In my opinion these are quite interesting news, as we often talk here how all the governments only want to replace cash, because they want to monitor all transactions, but it seems to be more complex than that. Privacy can protect people from criminals and malicious outside actors, and I think the benefits are far more important than some small number of criminals getting away with crimes.

In this light, crypto can find its place in economy as "digital cash", and some governments might officially recognize it.

Using digital money make our transaction more transparant. If we are using crypto for every our transaction, i think its hard for government to trace the transaction but give more transprancy. I am believe crypto will regulated by government because its about technology and government must be want to apply new technology

[PlusOne88]

Because marijuana is one of those drugs that can both be good as a medicine and bad when misused, I think their government are so critical and careful about how the users would be using it for good and not just a drug to be abused. I just think that it could be because it is a great tasked to be done if buying would have to go undetected via anonymous methods like cryptocurrency or any other means. But honestly other than what I think I was really confused as to why they do it that way. Maybe to avoid getting discriminated as users because other nations do not support it? The article didn't suggest as much though.