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[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

It's largely used for trading/speculation, that other stuff would be a tiny fraction in comparison.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

A larger fraction than that of the USD, which is speculated in more than any other currency. The fact of the matter is that cryptocurrency is made for crime. It's supposed to hide who's behind the money, and ensure it can't be traced. Try buying anything illegal with your USD-powered bank account. You'd be caught within days.

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ciao

[–][deleted] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

But you're okay with giving up your freedom to drug dealers.