Imagine a big debate in the US government about cryptocurrency! Some lawmakers think easy cryptocurrency rules are bad for national security. They worry it's too easy to hide money used for bad things like ransomware attacks.
- One lawmaker says crypto makes it hard to track where money comes from.
- Another lawmaker says strict rules are like creating a surveillance state, watching everyone all the time.
- Experts also warn about powerful governments using technology to watch people.
Topic | Fact |
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Ransomware | 100% of US attacks are funded by crypto (according to one lawmaker). |
Debate | Happened in the US House Financial Services Committee. |
Concerns | National security and surveillance are major worries. |