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I pay people globally through HSBC all the time. Works instantly.

I never understand this argument anyway. If you can't send funds instantly that isn't because the currently itself can't be transferred instantly - it's because for whatever reason you don't have access to a provider that will provide that service. That's a separate problem and can be solved without having to build an entirely new currency / financial system.




>> Illicit trade and money laundering are the only real use cases for crypto. Full stop.

> HSBC...

Also a conduit for illicit trade and money laundering.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-59689581


I highly doubt your claim. There is no mechanism to send money internationally (at least in Canada) that is both near-instant and free or near-free.




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