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U.S. Secret Service Launches Cryptocurrency Awareness Hub

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Re: U.S. Secret Service Launches Cryptocurrency Awareness Hub

#11

They should mention this in their website: Cryptocurrencies are harmful to the banking system and may weaken the state apparatus. Hence, citizens shouldn’t buy them.

The opposite may be the case in the long-term. Cryptocurrency ownership may shift global power and non-participation could be harmful to the state, in the same way participation in the global economy may weaken the national economy, but strengthens it from the perspective of the neoliberal order.

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#12

They should mention this in their website: Cryptocurrencies are harmful to the banking system and may weaken the state apparatus. Hence, citizens shouldn’t buy them.

I argue that they strengthen the "state apparatus".

Through competing with the national currency, cryptos force it to innovate and become faster, more resilient, more inclusive, and less prone to inflation.

The fact that more and more capital is directed towards them is a symptom of the fact the national currencies have shortcomings.

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#13
post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Until 2003, the Secret Service was part of the Department of the Treasury, as the agency was founded in 1865 to combat the then-widespread counterfeiting of U.S. currency. -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Secret_Service

Will this mean we can treat cryptocurrencies like fiat currencies when tax season comes?

cryptocurrencies arent currencies, so i'd guess not

Re: U.S. Secret Service Launches Cryptocurrency Awareness Hub

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post #10

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Until 2003, the Secret Service was part of the Department of the Treasury, as the agency was founded in 1865 to combat the then-widespread counterfeiting of U.S. currency. -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Secret_Service

Will this mean we can treat cryptocurrencies like fiat currencies when tax season comes?

They are treated as commodities for tax purposes: when you sell them or use them to buy something, there is a tax consequence because you saw a gain or loss.

https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employe...

Re: U.S. Secret Service Launches Cryptocurrency Awareness Hub

#15

They should mention this in their website: Cryptocurrencies are harmful to the banking system and may weaken the state apparatus. Hence, citizens shouldn’t buy them.

They should also say, “We know a lot of idiots you know might have become millionaires, but that doesn’t mean you too will become a millionaire. Not anymore at least.”

Re: U.S. Secret Service Launches Cryptocurrency Awareness Hub

#16
> safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s economy

Without question crypto, now +2 trillion in market cap, is a systemic risk to the US economy, notwithstanding serious policy mistakes the Congress, Treasury & the Fed have made since QE1. I'm hoping USSS and other entities cleans house.

USDT fully diluted market cap is about equal to that of PNC Bank, America's 7th largest bank. If PNC Bank's reserves and market action (eg. questionable "minting") were anything like USDT's we would've seen investigation and likely indictments & convictions.

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#17
post #12

They should mention this in their website: Cryptocurrencies are harmful to the banking system and may weaken the state apparatus. Hence, citizens shouldn’t buy them.

I argue that they strengthen the "state apparatus". Through competing with the national currency, cryptos force it to innovate and become faster, more resilient, more inclusive, and less prone to inflation. The fact that more and more capital is directed towards them is a symptom of the fact the national currencies have shortcomings.

> The fact that more and more capital is directed towards them is a symptom of the fact the national currencies have shortcomings.

I literally laughed out loud. People buy crypto because they think it will rise in value, nor because it has any relevance as a currency (outside of certain illicit markets).

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#18
post #11

They should mention this in their website: Cryptocurrencies are harmful to the banking system and may weaken the state apparatus. Hence, citizens shouldn’t buy them.

The opposite may be the case in the long-term. Cryptocurrency ownership may shift global power and non-participation could be harmful to the state, in the same way participation in the global economy may weaken the national economy, but strengthens it from the perspective of the neoliberal order.

Prediction: Western currencies are on the way out. The US in particular can never repay its debt, it can't even normalize interest rates because it can't afford the interest. What will replace it is government-issued crypto-currency that will give them total control over how you spend money. If the Mayor of New York doesn't want you to buy soda, your currency will not be capable of being traded for soda in NYC.

Re: U.S. Secret Service Launches Cryptocurrency Awareness Hub

#19

Curious isnt the role of the secret service to protect the president and other elected officials/representatives? Why are they charged with launching crypto currency awareness? It almost feels like the executive branch is pushing for cryptocurrency crackdown through sketchy agencies.

Until 2003, the Secret Service was part of the Department of the Treasury, as the agency was founded in 1865 to combat the then-widespread counterfeiting of U.S. currency. -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Secret_Service

Maybe they also protect the president but they are really there to protect the currency—from the president.

Re: U.S. Secret Service Launches Cryptocurrency Awareness Hub

#20
Now I know why lots of terrorists, extremists and dark net criminals are running to Signal with the release of a private untraceable cryptocurrency called MobileCoin, which allows them to fund their operations anywhere in the world.

They seem to be starting to learn that Signal's USP is great for criminals and scammers.

To Downvoters: I'm sorry to report that it is true: [0] [1].

[0] https://www.theverge.com/22872133/signal-cryptocurrency-paym...

[1] https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360057625692-In...

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