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2023-08-29 18:51:20 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

This post is inaccurate and misleading. X obtained a "Currency Transmitter" license in the state of Rhode Island. This license is required IF X were to provide virtual asset related services. There's absolutely no mention of Bitcoin in the licensing filing. https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/2404946 https://watcher.guru/news/x-twitter-obtains-license-required-for-virtual-currency https://www.cryptotimes.io/twitter-x-acquires-required-license-to-add-crypto-payments/ https://dbr.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur696/files/documents/rules/banking_securities/Currency_Transmission_FAQ_-_Frequently_Asked_Questions_NEW.pdf

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• This post is inaccurate and misleading. X obtained a "Currency Transmitter" license in the state of Rhode Island. This license is required IF X were to provide virtual asset related services. There's absolutely no mention of Bitcoin in the licensing filing. https://www.nmlsconsumeraccess.org/EntityDetails.aspx/COMPANY/2404946 https://watcher.guru/news/x-twitter-obtains-license-required-for-virtual-currency https://www.cryptotimes.io/twitter-x-acquires-required-license-to-add-crypto-payments/ https://dbr.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur696/files/documents/rules/banking_securities/Currency_Transmission_FAQ_-_Frequently_Asked_Questions_NEW.pdf