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thatguyoverthere / Peter Gibbons
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2023-02-19 11:07:44
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thatguyoverthere on Nostr: agree with you in principle. I just think in reality we have to acknowledge that ...

agree with you in principle. I just think in reality we have to acknowledge that chain analysis exists and is used to freeze accounts.

https://www.ibtimes.com/major-crypto-exchanges-freeze-accounts-millions-funds-tied-north-korean-hackers-3668492

> "Today, money laundering was detected and stolen funds linked to North Korea were frozen, in real-time. As an industry we have the power and responsibility to prevent digital assets from becoming a haven for money launderers and sanctions evaders, and ensure that they are a force for good," Elliptic CEO Simone Maini said in a Tuesday post.

In this case it's big bad north Korea, but the same tech can be used against any target.
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