#482: Freedom Fighters Need Bitcoin with Lyudmyla Kozlovska & Bota Jardemalie
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast
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Government Abuse and Financial Regulations: A Story of Advocacy and Persecution
This chapter delves into a real-life case of government abuse targeting an individual with political asylum in Belgium, stemming from their activism against political injustices. The misuse of banking data to pressure the individual's family and the inefficiencies of financial regulations, particularly KYCAML rules, are highlighted. The discussion warns about the risks of authoritarian governments accessing personal data, advocates against increasing data collection, and stresses the importance of resistance and storytelling in the Bitcoin community.
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