> Dirty cash -> bitcoin via these machines -> legitimate goods and services -> clean money. Ok, my original thought was that cash is already anonymous, so the

> Dirty cash -> bitcoin via these machines -> legitimate goods and services -> clean money. Ok, my original thought was that cash is already anonymous, so the first step provides little value laundering-wise. But I see how Bitcoin removes the requirement to deal with cash (for the fake business) while still keeping the anonymity, which in turn makes the hypothetical business much more convenient. Edit: mail sent :)