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Author Topic: [2016-02-28]Russian Narcotics Claim Bitcoin has Doubled-Up Drug Trades  (Read 258 times)
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February 28, 2016, 11:54:57 PM
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The Russian Federal Drug Control service feels Bitcoin poses a real threat to the country as it becomes an even more preferred method of payment.

Bitcoin has often been referred to as a favorite tool for internet and offline criminals, particularly when drug dealing and trafficking is concerned. There are a lot of people under the illusion of how Bitcoin will protect them from being caught while it is only a matter of time until the digital money trail on the blockchain leads to their arrest. That being said, the Russian Federal Drug Control service feels Bitcoin poses a real threat to the country as it becomes an even more preferred method of payment.

http://www.newsbtc.com/2016/02/28/russia-unable-to-back-up-claims-regarding-bitcoin-usage-for-drug-trades/
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