Bitcoin and Illegal Activities

charlielee
2022-10-28 05:28:24
Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency, is often considered to be a potential barrier breaker of the world's traditional finance. Comprising the largest cryptocurrency market share, Bitcoin nowadays is also facing the challenges of proper rules and regulations. As a result, criminals are using Bitcoin in their illegal activities, and it is being used as a source of funding in various dangerous criminal activities.

According to a review of financial studies that was published in 2018, among the total transactions of Bitcoin, 46 per cent are used for illegal activities every year, and the estimated cost is $76 billion. This amount is the same as the scale of the illegal drugs in the European and US markets. This study also suggests that Bitcoin conducts transformations of black markets as it is helping the black market to enable "black e-commerce".

In conclusion, it can be said that criminals will use Bitcoin continuously for their various illicit purposes. It is because this thing happens with all the assets. But it can be controlled by strong tracking and ensuring strict rules and regulations.
dianasmith
2022-10-28 05:28:52

The issue of the legality of using digital currencies is important for several reasons. Illegal activities alienate potential legitimate investors from investing in this marke, also, the suspicion of illegal activity has led some governments to prohibit or limit the use of these currencies, which prevents market growth and  that the lack of regulation in this market may by itself support the growth of illegal activities such as “black e-commerce” and financing of terrorist organizations.