Will bitcoin be used to support terrorists?

[denulh]

yes, bitcoin can not be trace and does not go through banks so it is a great things for bad guys using it.

[Md Saad]

It depends on its users, Every currency may be used for the purpose of patronising terrorism act if you want, though Bitcoin system based on anonymous so that Bitcoin can be used for any illegal platform without any trace. But so far I have known to this platform bitcoin is still free-form every terrorism activities.

[Rishabh riyz]

Every currency had been used in funding terrorism, so maybe BTC would also be used in future.
Bitcoins have an anonymous nature, that make sit difficult or we can say almost impossible to track the users, all people could know is a wallet address.
BTC had already been through hard time after the arrest of Ross Ulbricht , the owner of silk road , the site which was selling drugs online using tor and BTC as payment just because BTC had an anonymous transaction nature.

Maybe in future, tracking transaction could become easier and people using it for funding illegal activities could be identified.
This anonymous nature is one after the reason why governments are not accepting BTC.

[redcable1]

Bitcoin is money and one source of income for me. When I'm off work or having a free time, i'll use it to see crypto market and trade inside..

[Eric Nelson]

I wouldn't be shocked if that's happening right now. Terrorists are funded for sure by some other powerful member of the Government, CIA or etc. which normally doesn't want to risk their identity to the public when their plans fails. Due to the advantage of Bitcoin such as decentralization and anonymity of one person, they'll use it also to their advantages so that they can easily transfer money without getting noticed by the Government itself. Terrorist nowadays are also upgrading for sure they are much more tech savvy than any other individuals which is a huge threat to all.

[ahtremblay]

Maybe Bitcoin will be died if all countries ban it. But I don't think they will do that. Because Value of Bitcoin is too high now and they can earn profit from cryptocurrency. They have not willing to ban it. Don't worry!

[sch_lau]

Well the reason why bitcoin is not that popular yet is because people have been using the excuse that is the way in which terrorists transfer money and how drugdealers and illegal armsdealer. many people are affraid of the anonymity behind it and immediately think the worst. what is really stupid in that reasoning is that every single existing currency on this planet (Dollar, Euro, GBPound, Yen, Dirams etc) has already been used for purchasing things illegally, so people should be just as afraid of cash than they are of bitcoin. It's just a matter of time until people start to fully accept the concept of bitcoin and blockchain. It is maybe harsh to put it this way but once the time of people who are too old and too afraid of bitcoin  has passed, there shouldnt be many more obstacles since the younger generations and future generations will have grown up with technology and are therefore not be scared of it.

[supandi wiharja]

In my opinion, bitcoin is used for anything because bitcoin is anonymous and is used freely in the world.
I believe that bitcoin is widely used by terrorists because terrorists use bitcoin as an untraceable transaction tool.
Bitcoin is indeed a haven for criminals to make transactions.

[Thymoty]

I think today terrorists are already using Bitcoin to conduct their illegal transactions,

because if by way of bank transfer they will be caught,

hopefully in the future there will be a way to minimize the movement of terrorists who use Blockchain technology for their dirty interests

[kandholabhavna]

Bitcoin like other storage of values such as diamonds, gold, silver and fiat can be used for criminal activities. But then every other commodity that has storage of value can be used for this.

[Vaskiy]

Maybe Bitcoin will be died if all countries ban it. But I don't think they will do that. Because Value of Bitcoin is too high now and they can earn profit from cryptocurrency. They have not willing to ban it. Don't worry!

Whatever the case might be, with bitcoin profiting is assured. The reason is that already several countries have started showing interest on bitcoin usage as well the technology usage for different purposes. Even if ban were imposed on bitcoin, the circulation happens in some other way. Terrorists usage has decreased a lot than the past.

[cryptorony]

On March 8th, Cheollima Civil Defense(CCD) released a video on its website claiming:” Han Sol, the son of Kim Jong Nam, and two other family members were met quickly and relocated to safety. “ And they receive bitcoin for financial support. http://news.8btc.com/bitcoin-plays-a-role-in-humanitarian-assistance This is something nice to do. But what if bitcoin be used to support some bad organizations, even terrorists? Is this already happening?  What i am worrying is if bitcoin be widely used for bad things, negative news would be all over and bitcoin price will drop. It will lead to tougher regulation. Do u think world leaders are willing to kill btc to make sure they can fight terrirists?

Yes, it probably is used also for such purposes. But i would say in much smaller extent than USD. Yes i don't see anyone saying - dollar is a criminal money, it should be banned...

Actually any currency can support criminal activity if we want it.This is only as per our use.Bitcoin have good potential and some bad people are using it for bad things that doesnot make bitcoin bad.See its like science we can use it for good and terrorist are using it for bad effect that does not mean science is bad...

[sirslayer]

On March 8th, Cheollima Civil Defense(CCD) released a video on its website claiming:” Han Sol, the son of Kim Jong Nam, and two other family members were met quickly and relocated to safety. “ And they receive bitcoin for financial support. http://news.8btc.com/bitcoin-plays-a-role-in-humanitarian-assistance This is something nice to do. But what if bitcoin be used to support some bad organizations, even terrorists? Is this already happening?  What i am worrying is if bitcoin be widely used for bad things, negative news would be all over and bitcoin price will drop. It will lead to tougher regulation. Do u think world leaders are willing to kill btc to make sure they can fight terrirists?

Yes, it probably is used also for such purposes. But i would say in much smaller extent than USD. Yes i don't see anyone saying - dollar is a criminal money, it should be banned...

Well I think there is a possibility that bitcoin can be used by terrorist but I think it’s not a mistake of bitcoin as terrorist are using other currencies so they can also use it and I think which will not be a good thing because when you study bitcoin it will teach you about trade, investment, mining it will not tech you about terrorism so we need to use it for good things.

[Lm2e4]

On March 8th, Cheollima Civil Defense(CCD) released a video on its website claiming:” Han Sol, the son of Kim Jong Nam, and two other family members were met quickly and relocated to safety. “ And they receive bitcoin for financial support. http://news.8btc.com/bitcoin-plays-a-role-in-humanitarian-assistance This is something nice to do. But what if bitcoin be used to support some bad organizations, even terrorists? Is this already happening?  What i am worrying is if bitcoin be widely used for bad things, negative news would be all over and bitcoin price will drop. It will lead to tougher regulation. Do u think world leaders are willing to kill btc to make sure they can fight terrirists?

I think it might be possible. But can you see how pathetic it is, that they will kill/stop bitcoin just because it is used to support terroris or bad guys. Bitcoin shouldn't be the one to be stop but the terrorist itself. They still can't stop terrorist just because they cut bitcoin existence, there are still natural money that can support them. And if they stop bitcoin, it would be a big regret because they stop or either regulate bitcoin that does helps their people and also their economy status just because of a single problem that still isn't got solve. It would be such a big mistake.

[rfouziha]

Not only bitcoin all other currencies also used for terrorists we cannot stop that currencies cannot be responsible for any activities. It all about the persons who involved in terrorist activities they never think about humanity. If we discuss about terrorist we get tensed and better to stop from this word.

[murtaja]

The terrorist word is still unsolved.who they are exactly and why they came up to existence,who bring them up and why what's the international politics behind this is a big question.it has no particular religion it is a religion of it's own.

[Slipknot79]

It cannot be controlled. Since US dollars and just about all FIAT is used - then no doubt Bitcoin will be used in this way also.

[cryptojac17]

On March 8th, Cheollima Civil Defense(CCD) released a video on its website claiming:” Han Sol, the son of Kim Jong Nam, and two other family members were met quickly and relocated to safety. “ And they receive bitcoin for financial support. http://news.8btc.com/bitcoin-plays-a-role-in-humanitarian-assistance This is something nice to do. But what if bitcoin be used to support some bad organizations, even terrorists? Is this already happening?  What i am worrying is if bitcoin be widely used for bad things, negative news would be all over and bitcoin price will drop. It will lead to tougher regulation. Do u think world leaders are willing to kill btc to make sure they can fight terrirists?

I think it might be possible. But can you see how pathetic it is, that they will kill/stop bitcoin just because it is used to support terroris or bad guys. Bitcoin shouldn't be the one to be stop but the terrorist itself. They still can't stop terrorist just because they cut bitcoin existence, there are still natural money that can support them. And if they stop bitcoin, it would be a big regret because they stop or either regulate bitcoin that does helps their people and also their economy status just because of a single problem that still isn't got solve. It would be such a big mistake.

In terms of terrorism everything is possible, even bank account can be used because they are looking for opportunities to get funding, yeah it’s not a reason to  stop bitcoin because of these criminals because it's not Bitcoin causes terrorism. the root cause really is the convictions of their beliefs. 

[imamimam1234]

why not, it is possible to support terrorist, they need budget too mate, they can made a bomb from sophisticated stuff, so they need revolutionary way in budgeting too

[valentine401]

On March 8th, Cheollima Civil Defense(CCD) released a video on its website claiming:” Han Sol, the son of Kim Jong Nam, and two other family members were met quickly and relocated to safety. “ And they receive bitcoin for financial support. http://news.8btc.com/bitcoin-plays-a-role-in-humanitarian-assistance This is something nice to do. But what if bitcoin be used to support some bad organizations, even terrorists? Is this already happening?  What i am worrying is if bitcoin be widely used for bad things, negative news would be all over and bitcoin price will drop. It will lead to tougher regulation. Do u think world leaders are willing to kill btc to make sure they can fight terrirists?

I think it might be possible. But can you see how pathetic it is, that they will kill/stop bitcoin just because it is used to support terroris or bad guys. Bitcoin shouldn't be the one to be stop but the terrorist itself. They still can't stop terrorist just because they cut bitcoin existence, there are still natural money that can support them. And if they stop bitcoin, it would be a big regret because they stop or either regulate bitcoin that does helps their people and also their economy status just because of a single problem that still isn't got solve. It would be such a big mistake.

In terms of terrorism everything is possible, even bank account can be used because they are looking for opportunities to get funding, yeah it’s not a reason to  stop bitcoin because of these criminals because it's not Bitcoin causes terrorism. the root cause really is the convictions of their beliefs. 

Yes you are right but i hope that this will not happen because the banning of ico's in china might repeat again. Maybe if the nbi will know about the transaction of bitcoins is being used by terrorist to buy guns then that will be the threat of bitcoin to be stopped.