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Never give up. Motivation. Enyoy life. Running a full node ⚡and btc heater miners. Hodl. There is a storm coming.

I'm living presently in Italy. Beautiful island Sardegna.

This April I decided to pay in cash via the ATM of the bank. Did this several times and after some weeks the bank director himself called me one late afternoon!!!! He declared that he will suspend and close my bank account because I had used some 200 Euro bank notes. Next morning I had to go to the bank to resolve the "problem". This was my fucking money which I could verify. Remark: 500 Euro notes are still accepted here in shops, no probs at all.

This was my worst FIATsituation so far.

So what's your nightmare experience?

Keep stacking.

The world will be better.

I'm living presently in Italy. Beautiful island Sardegna.

This April I decided to pay in cash via the ATM of the bank. Did this several times and after some weeks the bank director himself called me one late afternoon!!!! He declared that he will suspend and close my bank account because I had used some 200 Euro bank notes. Next morning I had to go to the bank to resolve the "problem". This was my fucking money which I could verify. Remark: 500 Euro notes are still accepted here in shops, no probs at all.

This was my worst FIATsituation so far.

So what's your nightmare experience?

Keep stacking.

The world will be better.

Buongiorno a tutti!!!

Replying to adbe90d8...

🚗#Cars will get more expensive. Thanks for nothing EU 🇪🇺

Welcome to the future of driving, where cars are evolving beyond mere transportation, becoming symbols of deeper social divides. #Bitcoin ers, get ready—Europe’s new CO₂ emission standards are about to redefine the automotive landscape and impact your wallet.

Why Cars Are Getting Pricier

Starting in 2025, the European Union will enforce stricter CO₂ emission standards for new cars and vans. This is part of an idiotic plan to reduce carbon emissions and push towards zero-emission vehicles by 2035. However, this "green revolution" doesn't come cheap.

EU's CO₂ Regulations in a Nutshell

The EU targets a 55% reduction in CO₂ emissions from new cars compared to 2021 levels, with a 100% reduction target by 2035. If a car manufacturer's fleet exceeds the set CO₂ emission targets, they face a hefty penalty of €95 for each gram per kilometre that exceeds the target, multiplied by the number of new vehicles registered. This system began in 2021, and the stakes are only getting higher as we approach 2025.

What Does This Mean for Car Prices?

Despite intentions to shield consumers from penalties, the reality is that manufacturers will pass these costs on to buyers. Unlike the EU commissions, we actually understand Human Action.

Case Study: The Toyota Prius

Suppose the 2025 CO₂ target for a manufacturer's fleet is set at around 50 g/km. If a Toyota Prius emits 90 g/km, it would exceed the target by 40 g/km. The penalty would be calculated as follows:

Penalty = 40 g/km × €95/g/km = €3,800 👀

If the Prius continues to emit at its current rate, the penalties could inflate its cost significantly.

Now imagine the impact on vehicles with worse CO₂ emissions. This scenario illustrates how emission standards will drive up costs, disproportionately affecting families who can't afford expensive electric vehicles.

Navigating the Future

In this brave new world owning a car might demand more financial planning. But don't worry—ShopinBit has options for you:

Buy Now

Secure a new or used car with us before 2025 to avoid future price hikes.

Long-term Rentals

– Lock in a car before 2025 through our long-term rental service. As official partners of Toyota, Lexus, Audi, and others, we can get you almost any car you want. Pay in Bitcoin/XMR and watch future price increases make your car more valuable.

Get an EV

- While initially pricier, EVs may offer long-term savings on fuel and tax incentives—if you're ready to make the switch.

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Conclusion

The road ahead is clear—cars are getting more expensive. Stay ahead and don't let EU bureaucrats dictate your choices. You know what's best for you. Whether you prefer an EV or the Bitcoiners' favourite Toyota:

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This has been a personal opinion piece on the EU by yours truly

Lando Rothbardian

CEO of SHOPINBIT

Winner of the 2024 "EU Hater of the Year"-Award

Overregulated nonsense!

So absurd that all the sheep's don't want to wake up.

Replying to Avatar Pascal Hügli

Hello world! 🌍

The Cantonal Bank of Zurich is now offering its clients the option to invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum. 🚀 This marks yet another major step forward for the Swiss banking industry. Earlier this year, the third-largest bank, Post Finance, also introduced its own crypto offering.

It seems like only a matter of time before the two largest banks (looking at you, UBS 👀) will need to follow suit!

When it comes to Bitcoin and digital assets, Swiss banks are far ahead of their US counterparts. 🇨🇭 In the US, regulatory hurdles still prevent banks from fully engaging with Bitcoin.

Offering custody for digital assets like Bitcoin involves significant costs due to the capital backing required (thanks to Basel III regulations 💰).

However, in Switzerland, thanks to changes in Swiss law and banking regulations, banks can separate digital assets from their balance sheets. This allows them to offer true custody accounts, ensuring that assets belong to the client. By law, these assets are fully segregated from the bank's estate during bankruptcy and are returned to the client. 🔐✅

At Archip Maerki Baumann, this is why we're able to offer a segregated wallet for each of our clients holding Bitcoin with us.

As I understand it, something similar is possible in Wyoming 🇺🇸, thanks to the efforts of nostr:npub1uyz4w2w4rcphk0q5arzkutrecgscxwzajj4dkvh9mjyqjtxslm6qea8632 and others, but it's still rare in most of the United States.

#Bitcoin #Crypto #DigitalAssets #SwissBanking #FinancialInnovation

Impressing!