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Title: 2012-07-27 arstechnica.com - Australian cops tout arrest of man for Bitcoin drug Post by: julz on July 27, 2012, 11:24:18 PM Quote Australian cops tout arrest of man for Bitcoin drug deal Tor-based marketplace Silk Road apparently didn't protect suspect's anonymity. Timothy B. Lee 2012-07-27 http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2012/07/australian-cops-tout-arrest-of-man-for-bitcoin-drug-deal/ ... The incident highlights Bitcoin's role as the currency of choice for activities at the fringes of society. Last month we noted that in addition to its use in drug markets, Bitcoin has also proven a popular currency for pornography and gambling. |