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Re:Up to 1,500 businesses affected by ransomware attack, Kas... by acomjean on Tuesday July 06, 2021 @03:25PM (#27753150)
I wouldn't blame crypto for crime, but a system that makes it practically anonymous large volume payments overseas has helped make these ransomware attacks feasible. The 4 figure scams with bank transfers and mailing cash seem kinda quaint.
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Re:Up to 1,500 businesses affected by ransomware attack, Kas... by matheusmoreira on Tuesday July 06, 2021 @04:24PM (#27753775)
The same cryptography that protects us also protects criminals. The whole point is to make total government surveillance impossible. That's what this KYC/AML business is all about: surveillance.

People should be able to transact freely without some government demanding explanations. If there's more crime as a result then so be it.

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