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Because I was under the impression that once you buy certain currency, you're allowed to do with it whatever you want. Certainly if you're outside of the jurisdiction of the entity that issues said currency.


Cash yes (it's just another physical token), but bank account / "electronic" dollars are ultimately backed by US bank accounts under US jurisdiction.




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