Cross-border payment methods, such as cryptocurrencies, allow individuals to transfer money internationally, often bypassing traditional banking systems. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions countries for various political and security reasons, restricting financial transactions with these nations. Proponents argue that such a ban prevents financial support to regimes considered hostile or dangerous, ensuring compliance with international sanctions and national security policies. Opponents argue that it restricts humanitarian aid to families in need, infringes on personal freedoms, and that cryptocurrencies can provide a lifeline in crisis situations.
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Response rates from 809 New Zealand voters.
31% Yes |
69% No |
31% Yes |
69% No |
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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
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have to apply for it, also must be a permanent resident of New Zealand
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The problem with this is the choice of sanctioned countries
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think they should come here but they should be prepared to work hard
@9TLC3NF6mos6MO
it matters they should put stuff in the way to make sure a scam is not happening
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No, as long as it's perfectly legal, and the money isn't going to terrorist organisations, crime lords, etc that are in these OFAC sanctioned countries.
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Yes cause to send money to families or people in need of it.
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I think that each time it happens, it should be investigated, but not banned.
@9RWHKMK7mos7MO
No. The government is presently sending funds to Israel, a country found guilty of genocide and torture. The government has no moral high-ground to spit from, and would be removing life-saving funds from people in desperate circumstances.
