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		BenoitEssiambre on Feb 17, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bitcoin surpasses $50K as major companies jump int... Cash, if it's in a bank an not under a mattress, gets reinvested by the bank so it's not the same thing.

kharak on Feb 17, 2021 [–]

If the bank issues credit to customers with that cash, you're right. If it buys stock, it's the same thing.

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