Bkmrk.
I never understood how Bitcoin is supposed to be so anonymous. WE all leave a footprint on the internet, so I’ve always heard. So why would a Bitcoin transaction be any different?
If the whole point of crypto-currencies, anonymity, is an illusion, I’d expect its value to drop to zero. Because while precious metals are a barbarous relic as stores of value, they do have practical uses both in industry and for ornamentation. Whereas crypto-currencies without secrecy are just an elaborate Ponzi scheme.
I’ve heard that if you own bitcoin and watch porn, the feds are going to raid your house and tell your wife and your MOTHER.
It’s true, I think I read that on the internet.
When will the DOJ or the IRS take Bitcoin down? Was it created by the Obama Administration to pay off ISIS or Iran. Did the US Gov create it to pay off drug producers? Gun Runners? who is behind it.
No surprise - whether connected or not, does anyone think that governments are going to turn a blind eye to this avenue of financial exchange? After all, the amount of revenue governments are missing out on via taxes is growing. Further, how much money do they see as being “laundered”?
Anything digital and somebody can find you, if they are motivated enough, skilled enough, and really need to find you.
Block chain is public. The IRS hired a firm that mines the owner’s info - for US citizens...