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The discussion shifts towards the concerning developments around CBDCs and governmental control. A recent example is PayPal's controversial policy of tracking misinformation and threatening to seize funds—an Orwellian preview of how CBDCs could enable total control over individual assets.
Society’s Rebellion and Crypto’s Role
Reacting to PayPal's overreach, influential figures like Elon Musk, David Sachs, and former PayPal executives expressed outrage, signaling a pushback against central control. This collective outcry underscores a broader societal rejection of overreach, which could accelerate the adoption of decentralized cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.