Banks were the first Internet for money, you could deposit money in one location, travel to another location and withdraw your money there.
Go loud or go home
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I managed it in the end, but it was a struggle and gave me cold sweats π
I'm not saying how much Bitcoin I'm buying, but no π
We are moving my wife's pension into Bitcoin as per this:
Thanks.
For some reason, buying Bitcoin has become more difficult, but spending Bitcoin has become easier.
I can think of no better time to use the phrase:
"This is the way" π
This happened, my wife very much wants to do this:
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Yes, I've finally managed it.
And yes, you are correct, this was not possible in the early days.
What could possibly go wrong? π
Xapo are a private bank and so charge an annual fee, currently $1,000
As an early member, they are keeping my annual fee at $140 until 2027.
But they are a full bank with a 200,000 Euro bank guarantee.
They don't charge a fee on trades and use mid market prices.
Strike are a gateway, not a full bank, they are free to use but charge a trade fee and use spread prices.
As I have a Xapo bank account I use that mostly, but I also use Revolut and Strike for day to day stuff.
I managed it in the end, but I'm going to have to take a second shower this morning to wash away the cold sweats π₯Ή
We are moving my Wife's pension to Bitcoin.
Re-KYC!
In case you changed into a different person overnight?
They are all shitty.
Robosats trades are too small.
In theory yes, I've done it before. But they are shitty and I know a lot of people that have had problems with them.
They are my last resort exchange.
GM
I am forced to purchase some Bitcoin from Revolut.
I'm now battling to get it off the exchange.
The confirm button greys out when I select it.
I hate banks.
I have 300Mb/s in my holiday home with Wightfibre. They supply a Plume router, which is very weird, but works pretty well.
Gigaclear supply Netgear, I get an additional mesh hub at 400Mb/s or 3 mesh hubs with their 1Gb/s.
If they ever connect, then it'll cost 20 GBP per month for 400Mb/s
I'll upgrade to 1Gb/s if my Cat 5 is capable, that costs 29 GBP per month.
They use XGS-PON, so are capable of offering up to 10Gb/s if they wish.
I am not a number, I am a free man.
I am jealous of your rain π«
Usually, but not for a while, the grass is turning brown.
I wish we had AC, we are having our one hot week a year right now!
Really?
If I'd wanted a landline with my fibre, they would have charged me for a VOIP box.
How things change.
I'm not sure!
But I did AI the origins of April fools day:
The exact origins of April Fools' Day are debated by historians, but several theories and historical events are commonly cited:
Calendar Change in France: The most popular theory links April Fools' Day to France in the 16th century. Prior to 1582, much of Europe, including France, celebrated the New Year around Easter, often beginning on March 25th and culminating on April 1st. In 1582, Pope Gregory XIII implemented the Gregorian calendar, which moved the start of the New Year to January 1st. News traveled slowly in those days, and some people either didn't hear about the change or resisted it, continuing to celebrate the New Year on April 1st. These individuals were often mocked and became the target of jokes and pranks, earning them the nickname "April Fools" or "poisson d'avril" (April fish) in France, referring to an easily caught fish.
Ancient Festivals: Some historians suggest connections to ancient festivals that involved merriment and trickery around the same time of year.
Hilaria (Ancient Rome): Celebrated on March 25th, this Roman festival involved people dressing in disguises and playfully mocking others.
Holi (Hindu Festival): This Hindu spring festival, celebrated in February-March, also involves playful mischief and a joyous atmosphere.
Vernal Equinox: Another idea is that the timing of April Fools' Day is related to the vernal equinox (around March 21st), a time when nature "fools" people with unpredictable weather changes.
Early Literary References:
Chaucer's "Nun's Priest's Tale" (1392): Some interpret a line in this work, "Syn March bigan, thritty dayes and two" (32 days after March began, i.e., April 1st), as an early reference to April fooling, though this is debated by scholars.
Flemish Poem by Eduard De Dene (1561): This poem describes a nobleman sending his servant on "fool's errands" on April 1st, which is considered one of the earliest clear references to the tradition.
Regardless of its precise origin, April Fools' Day became a popular tradition in Britain by the 18th century, spreading to other parts of the world. In Scotland, it evolved into a two-day event: "Huntigowk Day" (sending people on fool's errands) and "Tailie Day" (pinning tails or "kick me" signs on backs). Over time, it became common for pranks to only be permissible before midday on April 1st, with those pulling jokes after noon being labeled the "April Fool" themselves.
That actually sounds fast for a bank π
I frickin loved dialup π
I couldn't zap you with Coracle yet, so I went back to desktop Primal to do that π
Are you asking if China is like a drunken cohort at pub closing time?
No, not really π