CIA Embraces Bitcoin: Tool for Global Payments & Intelligence Gathering

In a recent interview, CIA official Jayellis described Bitcoin as an essential tool in the agency’s arsenal, highlighting its potential for both payments and intelligence collection. Contrary to popular belief, he explained that Bitcoin is not fully anonymous, but possesses traceable pseudonymous characteristics, making it valuable for tracking criminal activity. The CIA actively collaborates with law enforcement on monitoring crypto-related activities of groups like terrorist organizations, drug cartels, and hostile regimes.