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That ship sailed years and years ago. You can buy Bitcoin ETFs from traditional investment companies (like Fidelity and BlackRock), and those companies aren't in it for the freedom.

More to the point, the IRS has been collecting taxes on Bitcoin earnings since around 2014[1]. Since the government is taxing you, it's fair to ask the government to protect you.

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[1] https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/freq...




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