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December 28, 2014, 07:32:55 PM
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Very concerning peace-

http://cointelegraph.com/news/113207/coinbase-is-tracking-how-users-spend-their-bitcoins

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Coinbase has recently been demonstrating why consumer regulation is such a problem. The company seems to be tracking what their customers are buying with Bitcoin and closing any accounts involved in transactions that the company objects to.
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December 28, 2014, 10:42:00 PM
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Yet another reason to use Monero (XMR). Privacy matters.
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December 29, 2014, 05:30:55 AM
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Where Bitcoin meets fiat will always have controversy.

These types of articles are inevitable, but also a sign of growth.

How many people have horror stories of Paypal?

My mom was just explaining to my grandmother how awesome Paypal is for online purchases...

I suspect in 5-10 years, I'll be explaining the benefits of Bitcoin to them when they are ready and in need of Bitcoin.
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