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![TheEconomist Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:24/cr:twitter::5988062.png) The Economist [@TheEconomist](/creator/twitter/TheEconomist) on x 27M followers
Created: 2025-07-08 22:20:14 UTC

You can use tether as you would a dollar, but without any of the checks and scrutiny that come from moving money by bank transfer. It is the financial equivalent of being able to turn up at the airport, open a secret door and go straight on to the plane

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XXXXXX engagements

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