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		dadjoker on Dec 10, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: EU-wide maximum limit of €10K for cash payments Not everyone who wants to deposit large amounts of currency is a criminal. Even though it has a facade of protection, this isn't about protection against criminals; it's about control and being able to track citizens.

ceejayoz on Dec 11, 2022 [–]

> Not everyone who wants to deposit large amounts of currency is a criminal.

A deposit is not a "cash payment". You are not paying your bank.

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