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Ciao! May I ask what the general sentiment is towards Bitcoin in Italy these days?

My mum is Italian and is moving back to Liguria from the UK. I’d love to join her one day, circumstances permitting, and I’ve been considering Abruzzo as a possible destination.

I was curious about how Bitcoin adoption is progressing over there. Do you see many vendors accepting it yet? Are there certain regions or communities where it’s more common? And how are people generally reacting to it, more open-minded or still quite sceptical?

From what I’ve been following, the legal and regulatory signals from Italy seem a bit mixed. I’m also watching the EU’s CBDC agenda with concern, it feels like they’re pushing hard in that direction, which could complicate things for Bitcoiners.

The UK, sadly, is still way behind. Hardly any vendors accept Bitcoin, and most people are still stuck in a very fiat-centric mindset.

Sorry for the barrage of questions, just really interested in what it’s like on the ground from someone actually there!
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The Bitcoin Butcher 8mo ago 💬 1

Hi there thx for the question. I live in Florence Tuscany I don’t know Abruzzo very well. Italy is not understanding Bitcoin that much they still think my sign is a joke. The MSM brainwashing was very strong and it looks like everyone here lives in their comfort zone. Moving to Italy is a great choice if you want to consider the quality of life but move here only if you have an income from somewhere else. Definitely don’t open any business here better working for someone else. It is a great place to visit but almost impossible if you are a citizen. Taxes are high like 60/70%. Crazy.

Bitcoin and nostr are the worldwide solution to all governments problems.

See you around my friend. ❤️

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DownWithBigBrother 8mo ago 💬 1

Thanks so much for the honest reply, really appreciate you taking the time.

It’s both helpful and a bit disheartening to hear. I was hoping Italy might be bold enough to embrace Bitcoin more openly. It feels like such an obvious path to rejuvenate the country, so much potential if only the mindset shifted. Sadly, it seems the fiat comfort zone still has a strong grip, reinforced by relentless MSM conditioning.

Your point about needing income from outside and avoiding setting up a business locally really hits home. That level of taxation and bureaucratic pressure would crush most sovereign-minded ventures before they begin. It’s frustrating, because the quality of life and cultural depth in Italy are incredible, but the system seems almost designed to push people away.

Feels like we’re all searching for our citadels these days. I keep hoping for pockets of sanity and courage across Europe, but the EU looms like a spectre over everything, pushing CBDCs, harmonising control, and suffocating local sovereignty. Still, we keep building, connecting, and staying orange-pilled.

Thanks again, friend. Hope to see you around Nostr, stay sovereign. 👊🏻

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The Bitcoin Butcher 8mo ago

Let’s stay as decentralized as possible. Ciao 🚀🔥❤️