Bitcoin, Paris and Terrorism: What the Media Got Wrong
Bitcoin in the Headlines is a weekly analysis of industry media coverage and its impact. Due to their status as both an emerging payment method and payments technology, global authorities have long sought to ensure safeguards are in place to prevent digital currencies from being abused by cybercriminals and terrorists seeking to take advantage of their cash-like features. This narrative was given new prominence this week following the terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday, which left more than 100 people dead and that have found law enforcement agencies and politicians seeking to take....
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Editor`s note: This article is an exclusive investigation of the story, that was held by Editorial of Cointelegraph. An article at NewsBTC this week caused a lot of questions from our readers, as it gave no evidences of the BTC wallet existence mentioned in the article. CoinTelegraph Editorial decided to reach GSG (Ghost Security Group) via e-mail and asked them a few questions specific questions. The answer we received is given in this piece. We are analyzing vast amounts of data connected to the Paris attacks. Ghost Security Group, a counter terrorism network, wants to stand against ISIS....
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Digital currencies such as bitcoin are attractive for terrorism financing, according to Australia’s financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, which is calling for them to regulate it under its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. A report published by AUSTRAC, Terrorism financing in Australia 2014, stated that terrorism financing was turning its attention to electronic and online payment methods, which is likely to rise over time. The report said: Terrorist groups engaged in radicalisation, recruitment and communication online (such as through social media) are a....
Paris has recently demonstrated that it can keep up with the big guys and could prove a threat to London’s status as lead FinTech hub. Earlier this week Paris hosted its Paris Fintech Forum, which saw over 1,500 bankers, investors, and entrepreneurs gathering to discuss the potential of FinTech in France. Tripling its turnout compared to last year’s event, it looks as though Paris is taking advantage of U.K.’s recent Brexit vote – and Britain’s Supreme Court ruling stating that Prime Minister Theresa May needs MP votes to trigger Article 50 – and are increasing pressure within the....
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