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		tiluha on Jan 15, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: It’s not still the early days of blockchain Why would you use bitcoin for tax evasion where everyone can see the source of the money? Isn't laundering supposed to hide the origin of funds?

meheleventyone on Jan 15, 2022 [–]

The pseudo-anonymous nature of Bitcoin makes it easier to hide transactions. It’s for example why online games that let you cash money out (or have rampant RMT) have issues with money laundering and credit card fraud.

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