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How exactly are they going to do that? I want to know how are they going to obtain a list of names from websites that do not operate from US or EU, or from thos
by dreen 14y ago
How exactly are they going to do that? I want to know how are they going to obtain a list of names from websites that do not operate from US or EU, or from those who do not require you to hold a balance account with them (which is what I would recommend to anyone wanting to buy bitcoins anyway). You fail to explain that.
Plus, those who think Bitcoin is just used to buy drugs on Silkroad has probably only a very passive interest in the currency anyway. It is used for much more. Many people, like myself for instance, use it for cheap international transfers. Just like Bittorrent which is used for more than piracy, but despite a massive campaign lasting what 10 years now? which is funded by basically most of the richest entities on the planet, has failed to even decline in use.
- wmf 14y agoThe Man doesn't need any list of names (whatever that is). He seizes the exchanges' domain names and their "fiat" bank accounts and the damage is done. Once the exchange rate hits zero there's really no need to bring anyone to trial. (I have no idea whether any government will go after Bitcoin, but they certainly could if they want to.) ...cheap international transfers... Aka illegal money laundering.