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The European Union vs. Self-Hosted Crypto Wallets

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The European Parliament Wants to Cover All Crypto Transfers

The european parliament wants to cover also transfers to from unhosted wallets. These are wallets where crypto acids are stored on your pc without the involvement or knowledge of anyone else, similar to holding cash in your pocket. But cryptos are extremely mobile and operate in a borderless world. And money going to unhosted wallet holders needs identification just like you need to identify yourself when you deposit money at the bank. Some crypto lobiists like the extra work, but being part of our society comes with obligations. Banks already fight criminal money. Crypto bro should step up to the plate and do so too.

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