Shaun Newman Podcast Mashup 168
Jul 25, 2025
Eva Chippia, a lawyer known for representing participants from the Freedom Convoy, shares her gripping experience of being debanked by RBC. She highlights the emotional toll of navigating finance issues, especially the absurdity of account freezes linked to cryptocurrency. The conversation also delves into legal disparities in Canada, emphasizing the peculiar sentencing of Freedom Convoy leaders versus other offenders. With sharp insights and humor, Eva critiques societal norms and the political landscape, making for a thought-provoking discussion.
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Bank Account Frozen Due to Crypto
- Eva Chippia shared her frustrating experience with RBC freezing her account due to crypto transactions repeatedly.
- Despite confirming the transactions were hers, she faced invasive questioning and eventual debanking without clear explanation.
Banks' Crypto Suspicion and Bias
- Banks' suspicion of crypto transactions often stems from competition and concerns over money laundering.
- The account freezing protocols appear arbitrary, disproportionately affecting innocent users like Eva and the speaker.
Explore Forward-Thinking Credit Unions
- Consider switching to financial institutions like Bow Valley Credit Union that integrate gold and Bitcoin as asset security.
- This approach may provide more stability and fewer hassles compared to traditional big banks with vague policies.