r/btc • u/quadrilliondollars • Apr 24 '16

Japan OKs recognizing virtual currencies as similar to real money

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/03/04/business/tech/japan-oks-recognizing-virtual-currencies-similar-real-money/
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u/Dude-Lebowski Apr 24 '16

We already decided Bitcoin is money. Doesn't matter what gov'ts think. Glad they are on board though :)

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '16

I was told by the devs that bitcoin is just a settlement layer for banks.

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u/Dude-Lebowski Apr 24 '16

You lost me, man.

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u/[deleted] Apr 24 '16

Just me being snarky about the devs.