The anti-American terrorists were making money off opium and yes, this was part of the global economy for better or for worse. Just because we ignore illegal th

The anti-American terrorists were making money off opium and yes, this was part of the global economy for better or for worse. Just because we ignore illegal things like prostitution, drugs, extortion, and such doesn't mean they do not affect the prices of legal things associated with them. IF Kia pays the ransom, then they are arguably playing a willing part of the economy of Bitcoin.