47 sats \ 0 replies \ @Wumbo 15 Mar 2023
"Then They Fight You, Then You Win"
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31 sats \ 0 replies \ @w3irdrobot 15 Mar 2023
"we're from the government and we're here to help."
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5 sats \ 0 replies \ @erict875 15 Mar 2023
This is similar to what is happening in Nigeria.
The only difference is that they will convince you that it is for your own good. 😅
Sadly, most people still believe the bs. 😔
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6 sats \ 0 replies \ @pi 15 Mar 2023
I cannot prove it but I'm ready to bet that Banks have been infiltrated by government agents to enforce these measures.
Yes, I suspect the government to be behind this, in the same way that it used social media companies to censor law abiding citizens.
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2 sats \ 0 replies \ @xz 16 Mar 2023
But you are perfectly fine to ..
Buy stocks with an online trading accounts.
Place bets on sports with over 50 bookmakers licensed by the UK Gambling Commission.
Play the lottery and buy scratchcards.
Seems rational.
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2 sats \ 0 replies \ @nerd2ninja 15 Mar 2023
Bank run
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1 sat \ 0 replies \ @faithandcredit 15 Mar 2023
The west has gone from land of the free to a nanny state
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1 sat \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 15 Mar 2023
Expect a lot more of this. I think restrictions will get quite severe.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @nout 15 Mar 2023
Now is the best time to create simple p2p no-KYC exchange groups with your friends!
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @kenn_b 15 Mar 2023
Bastards
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @stackernews_9inky 15 Mar 2023 freebie
No be fair, NatWest aren't that great. Switch to First Direct, mate. They seem fine.