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Re:Computer compromise leads to theft of bitcoins valued at ... by jasongullickson on Tuesday June 14, 2011 @11:20AM (#2653352)
Also I expect bitcoin to be shutdown because it could be a great way to fund terrorist activities.

So is cash :)

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Re:Computer compromise leads to theft of bitcoins valued at ... by mbreese on Tuesday June 14, 2011 @02:34PM (#2654139)
It's pretty hard to move large quantities of cash around... it's pretty easy to move a flash drive with a bitcoin wallet around.
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Re:Computer compromise leads to theft of bitcoins valued at ... by imjustatechguy on Tuesday June 14, 2011 @02:52PM (#2654222)
That is why people who try to bring into the US large amounts of cash through border control have it confiscated if they don't declare it.

http://www.ehow.com/about_5445167_laws-bringing-cash-america...

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