[bitcoin.com] European Union Seeking to Ban Bitcoin in Aftermath of the Paris Terrorist Attacks

[News Robot]

Bitcoin has been enjoying a smooth ride in Europe up until Friday’s Paris tragedy occurred, sending shock-waves of fear and blame all over the world. A series of coordinated terrorist attacks, including mass shootings, suicide bombings, as well as hostage-taking swept Paris, France, on Friday, taking 129 lives and injured over 350 others. The Islamic terror group ...
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[SamouraiDev]

Generally speaking, Bitcoin has not had very positive press coverage on the Continent before the Paris attacks so I do not anticipate any change there. Increased "scrutiny" and tighter KYC/AML at BTC exchange companies can be expected. The real crackdown will be on pre-paid debit cards. Expect ever smaller limits on cash payment amounts and increased attention paid to bank transfers as well.