[2015-10-03]EUROPOL STILL VIEWS BITCOIN AS A TOOL FOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES

[Blawpaw]

EUROPOL STILL VIEWS BITCOIN AS A TOOL FOR CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES

Europol released its 2015 Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment. The report presents the organization’s views on cybercrime within the EU. Bitcoin is becoming increasingly popular. Policymakers have...

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http://www.coinwrite.org/europol-still-views-bitcoin-tool-criminal-activities/

[Denker]

That is just ridicolous. Of course will criminal activities be done with Bitcoin. But how much of crime, especially by the really big guys, is done in dollars, euros, yen and yuan?!

Another example:
For instance I can use a car to drive from one city to another to transport passengers. But I also can use a car for a rampage or to escape after robbery.
Cars are used and are not forbidden because it's benefits outweigh the disadvantages.

Same goes wit Bitcoin. The earlier these guys realize and accept it the better.