#PayPal is the latest on my list of #shitapps. they won't let me send #btc to #coldstorage for my own good, for #security reasons. I've tried a few times. the latest response from #customersupport: "#sell & #send #dollars to my #bank"

I just connected my credit union deposit account to my 401K so I can move the funds. They told me it would be 15 days before I could withdraw

Totally with you. People still don’t realize that banks aren’t holding your money — they’re holding access to it. Controlled, conditional access. Bitcoin flips that. Self-custody means no freeze, no permission, no gatekeeper. TD banning you proves the point — one “undisclosed reason” and you’re locked out. With BTC, code is law. No manager. No politics. Just blocks. Stay sovereign, brother. 🧡 #BitcoinFixesThis #SelfCustod

Credit Unions aren't as disgusting about it. I'd imagine they still do, though.

I try to only interact with the fiat system via Shakepay, trying to de bank myself

Wealthsimple Chequing account (and any bank account that is defined in Canada as a securities account), cannot be used while outside of the country for more than 6 months. Bank account is frozen until the owner returns to Canada. They say it has nothing to do with tax residency. Regardless, it's not really your money if you have to ask for permission to use it how you see fit, where you see fit.

There's one thing you don't realize: It's not your money once it's in the bank. Custodians are the worst, and yes that includes Lightning. Monero fixes this. View quoted note →

Been dealing with PayPal's BS for over two decades. They first froze access to my funds back in 2003 for selling items on eBay they didn't approve of. One year later they randomly sent me an email telling me I'd regained access 😆