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		fifilura on Jan 14, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Sweden is a nearly cashless society – how it affec... Thanks! As I said I am not in the business. My impression is that bitcoins contain a lot of dark money. How is this handled then with regards to sanctions or money laundering for example?

herbst on Jan 14, 2025 [–]

As soon as you want to exchange bitcoin to something real world'ish you are telling some company that the sending wallet is yours, which is now attached to bank details or even more verification. All transactions are public.

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