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In 2022, over 200 bank accounts in Canada were frozen without notice, leaving protesters unable to access their money. This event highlighted what many have felt for years: traditional finance isn't just slow or costly, it's a system with hidden gatekeepers who decide who can access money, credit and economic opportunities.