Why Bitcoin Is Good for Law Enforcement

By Jason M. Weinstein on July 8, 2015

IAPP published my op-ed today on “Why Bitcoin is Good for Law Enforcement.” In it I discuss how with every advance in technology, criminals are early adopters, and law enforcement has to play catch-up. Bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology are just the latest examples. But the blockchain actually provides significant benefits to law enforcement in going after criminals, and I argue that effective law enforcement is critical to unlocking the potential of the blockchain to transform the way we live, work, and do business.

Stewart BakerPartner

Stewart Baker’s career has spanned national security and law. He served as General Counsel of the National Security Agency, Assistant Secretary for Policy at the…

Stewart Baker’s career has spanned national security and law. He served as General Counsel of the National Security Agency, Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Homeland Security, and drafter of a report reforming the intelligence community after the Iraq War. His legal practice focuses on cyber security, CFIUS, export controls, government procurement, and immigration and regulation of international travel.

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Michael Vatis has spent most of his career addressing cutting edge issues at the intersection of law, policy, and technology. Michael’s practice focuses on Internet…

Michael Vatis has spent most of his career addressing cutting edge issues at the intersection of law, policy, and technology. Michael’s practice focuses on Internet, e-commerce, and technology matters, providing legal advice and strategic counsel on matters involving privacy, security, encryption, intelligence, law enforcement, Internet gambling, and international regulation of Internet content.

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