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  PaperImperium (@ImperiumPaper) reported 1 minute ago

  One of the most perplexing things about stablecoins is that pretty much only Tether consistently makes money, followed by MakerDAO/Sky (until recent years). Others seem to trend towards losses (Circle is a great example). Why is this perplexing? Because the world has birthed thousands of stablecoins with many, many different design architectures: * Bank deposits (CDP) * Banknotes (CDP or fully reserved) * Non-redeemable notes (algorithmic) * Metallic tokens (fiduciary or full-bodied) * Scrip (redeemable in-kind) * Central bank notes (algorithmic, fiduciary, or CDP) Most of these were successful because they alleviated money shortages* or enjoyed government monopoly. But when it comes to fully reserved (that is, 100% of the backing assets are highly liquid) private currencies, there really are very few examples of success. You could argue the Bank of Amsterdam and Venetian Banco di Rialto are examples, but they made their money mostly as custodians and other money services. Also, both are 400+ years in the past, which is a long way to reach for an example of success. So how did full-reserve standard become the model for stablecoins? USDC isn’t a big money maker, but at least it has enormous scale. USDG is winding down. GUSD, BUSD, USDP aren’t examples of winners. FDUSD also in retreat. And PayPal and Ripple throw vast sums of money at incentives. Notably, GENIUS when it comes into force prohibits issuers tying their users to buying other services from them, which is how they probably need to make money. Where full-reserve does seem to find PMF in the modern world is as a simple store of value - money market funds. The trouble is they are mostly short-term parking places AND hold assets that are disallowed under many emerging stablecoin regulatory regimes (e.g. commercial paper and certificates of deposit) So… how did it become consensus that a safe and sound stablecoin must be more constrained than a money market fund, and how did it become consensus that this model would be a good business when Circle struggles even with a $75b float? Given that this has been the hands-down, undisputed killer use case for crypto, it feels strange that more people don’t try to trace the steps of how we got to this consensus. * I have long been on record that Tether’s success is less to do with crypto per se than in alleviating USD shortages in venues with few or no dollars (like blockchains and non-US countries)

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  kantal (@kantallive) reported 2 minutes ago

  @dsosarod @artificialDICE @Nintendeal But nothing works. I can't do this :/ I have an info about my paypal / card not working for this region.

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  BrutusBeefcake (@Hanteltrainer) reported 10 minutes ago

  @InTheAssembly I think the Big Bankers and the finance system in the US hate PayPal. And i think they know how to hold PP down for years.

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  Jayyote.X3 (@freaxazoidfctry) reported 12 minutes ago

  PayPal or UK bank transfer. Payment plans ok, even tho I'd prefer full payment. Buyer pays for shipping. NO HOLD UNLESS YOU PAY A DOWN PAYMENT (non refundable) 18+ only!! He's been used for nsfw stuff. He's been cleaned since and I'll be cleaning him once more before shipment

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  Graven (@gravenGrail) reported 13 minutes ago

  @Styrothpriv Problem is acggoods only allows paypal payments

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  MiDo 🇵🇸 (@mido0x0x) reported 14 minutes ago

  @AskPayPal I’m experiencing an issue with accessing my account. I haven’t received any OTP after logging in. I urgently need to resolve this problem.

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  meowy ⊹ ࣪ ˖ theartist (@meowytheartist) reported 17 minutes ago

  @Kakaaa1ep6 @vexmlk @PayPal I had this issue like 3 times and calling them worked for me..?

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  Luis (@Ibarragan19) reported 20 minutes ago

  @QTRResearch Another day the market is up and PayPal is down 🤑🚀🌕💰 The easiest market in the world. Have fun losing money though

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  Mike (@MikeMt1000) reported 25 minutes ago

  @MetamateDaz Yeah because the REAL CRIME is they never taught “Financial Literacy” and “Debt management” like our government the US CITIZEN has a spending problem. Check Klarna, PayPal, Affirm purchases and delinquencies. They wanted you a consumer slave and we all became one. MONEY IS BROKEN

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  ꧁ 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒉 ꧂ (@CharlotteLavish) reported 28 minutes ago

  @CashSupport PR response, long story short. I was given no reason for permanent account closure. They have doubled down on this in their DMs. If you’re a SW, don’t bother with cashapp. Just like PayPal, they discriminate and will lock money.

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  Post-Left Watch (postleftwatch.bsky.social) (@PostLeftWatch) reported 29 minutes ago

  They're being paid through PayPal, so that 2.5 million probably went down to about $800,000 afterwards.

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  Tristen Larsen 🇺🇸 (@suited_ai) reported 30 minutes ago

  1. Send a million emails a day 2. Growth hack DMs across every platform. 3. Launch free tools. 4. Model YouTubers in your niche. 5. Add a backend service to pump into paid ads. 6. Build in viral coefficients. 7. Recruit affiliates. 8. Create a community. 9. Get unique integrations that drive traffic. Could go on forever. The problem is, very few know anything about distribution. Read: Blitzscaling The long tail The cold start Viral coefficients Study Russell Brunson Dan Kennedy Any biography about PayPal, Uber, Airbnb.etc Distribution is a problem because it’s not studied like engineering is studied.

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  moon ⚞•⚟ (@mooniix9) reported 30 minutes ago

  @bwnilly NO WORRIES I totally understand! paypal is terrible to artists 🫶

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  Classy Chris (@iAmClassyChris) reported 32 minutes ago

  @iHateShaun Yo bro @iHateShaun tried to cop a t shirt through PayPal and it’s acting up saying technical problems.. i want this shirt tho!!

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  Mweemba Kaambwa (@ChairmanMweemba) reported 35 minutes ago

  @pureblase PayPal, Stripe, and similar international platforms have limited or no full functionality in Zambia primarily due to Bank of Zambia (BoZ) regulatory requirements, licensing barriers for payment service providers (PSPs), foreign exchange (FX), oversight, and compliance burdens. These platforms must comply with local rules to offer receiving, withdrawing, or merchant services, which many have not fully achieved. 1. Strict Licensing and Designation Requirements under BoZ. The National Payment Systems Act (NPSA) of 2026 and its predecessor requires any entity offering payment services, like money transmission, e-money issuance, or crossborder settlements, to obtain BoZ designation or licensing. This involves a rigorous multi stage process.. Pre engagement with BoZ's Payment Systems Department, name clearance, detailed applications, business plans in ZMW, governance with majority Zambian-resident directors, risk management, AML and KYC policies, capital evidence, security audits, etc., fit and proper tests, and ongoing oversight. Foreign PSPs typically need local partnerships, a Zambian registered entity with substantial local presence, and approval. Direct operations without this are restricted to protect the national payment system, consumer funds, and financial stability. 2. Foreign Exchange Controls & Currency Rules. BoZ emphasizes ZMW for domestic transactions and tracks FX flows, e.g., export proceeds. International inflows and outflows face scrutiny for AML, capital flight prevention, and balance of payments stability. Platforms must integrate with local settlement systems and comply with FX directives. This complicates full inbound receiving and local currency withdrawals. PLATFORM SPECIFIC REASONS PayPal: Available for sending payments and personal accounts, but receiving funds and withdrawing to Zambian banks is not supported. PayPal has reportedly sought approvals without full success. Users sometimes route via neighboring countries e.g., Botswana, Zimbabwe, for business accounts, but this is a workaround with extra costs and risks. The limitation stems directly from BoZ regulations conflicting with PayPal's model. Stripe: Not officially supported in Zambia for full merchant acquiring or payouts. Stripe expands based on regulatory readiness, local banking infrastructure, and compliance i.e KYC & AML. Zambian businesses can't directly onboard with a local address & bank without restrictions or suspensions. Partnerships with licensed local PSPs are needed but limited. Alternatives like Chipper Cash have launched locally with partners e.g., Zoona & Western Union. BROADER CHALLENGES AML & Risk Management: BoZ requires robust customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and safeguards. High risk perceptions for crossborder fintech can slow approvals. Infrastructure & Systemic Stability: BoZ prioritizes local systems, e.g., mobile money, ZIPSS, and promotes interoperability while managing liquidity and fraud risks. Economic Context: Limited local capital and infrastructure for global platforms, plus a focus on financial inclusion via regulated domestic players. RESULT Zambian users, freelancers and businesses often rely on workarounds, e.g., Payoneer, Wise, local PSPs like MTN MoMo, AirtelMoney, or routing through approved neighbors, which add fees, delays, and complexity. This hinders digital entrepreneurship and youth online income.