Australian banks close bitcoin related accounts

in #bitcoin7 years ago

Australian banks are closing accounts connected with bitcoin related activity. What does it mean for bitcoin adoption and and price going forward?

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In my opinion, it might hurt bitcoin a little in the short-term, but it actually helps both the adoption and the price of bitcoin in the long-term. In the short-term, some people's reaction might be reluctance to deal with anything related to bitcoin. However, as time moves on, people will realize that the actions of Australian banks means that banks (Australian or not) might cut you from your own money in the bank at any time. This will actually make more people want to have at least some bitcoins.

On the other hand, if banks' actions are really widespread, people might have difficulties finding a way to escape fiat and buy bitcoins.

What do you guys think?

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