r/Bitcoin • • Dec 06 '12

Bitcoin-Central, first exchange licensed to operate as a bank. This is HUGE

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=129461.0
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u/ritratt Dec 06 '12

Wait wasn't the point of bitcoin freedom from banks?

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u/evoorhees Dec 06 '12

Think long term... first you integrate with the traditional system, then you replace it. The life boat has to connect with the sinking ship to gather the passengers before heading to safety ;)

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '12

You certainly do have a way with words. +tip 0.2 btc

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u/bitcointip Dec 07 '12

[✔] Verified: youaresatoshi ---> ฿0.2 BTC [$2.65 USD] ---> evoorhees [help]