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Unit of a Count | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 It's going to be fun to watch, Warren and the Bankers, when they find out just how much power they really have  

It's going to be a 5 Stage of Grief  humbling experience for them
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789e4172 | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 They can't stop Bitcoin but they will influence how people use it. 

The Bitcoin network relies on businesses for it's infrastructure, users rely on mining pools, LSPs, custodians... All regiter businesses who will follow the laws and regulations, and so will their customers.
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789e4172 | 11 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Once a year you dox your Bitcoin transactions to the IRS, your accountant, and an accounting software company. Why? Legislation.

Don't you think that the reporting obligation doesn't change how some people use bitcoin?