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CIA deputy director says Bitcoin is pseudonymous, used for intelligence on adversaries.

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17 Oct 2026
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CIA deputy director says Bitcoin is pseudonymous, used for intelligence on adversaries.

CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis stated that Bitcoin is not truly anonymous but pseudonymous, meaning transactions are linked to addresses that can be traced back to individuals. The CIA uses this capability to track illicit activities by adversaries like drug cartels and terrorist groups, disrupting their operations and gathering intelligence. Ellis also framed Bitcoin as a lasting technology in global tech competition, especially against countries like China, signaling increased institutional confidence and regulatory attention. This highlights that Bitcoin transactions are visible to governments, challenging privacy assumptions for users.

The CIA deputy director's comments on Bitcoin come as Pluang data shows a broad decline among major cryptocurrencies, with only 7 of 50 rising as of Oct 17, 2026 23:41 WIB. EOS gained 8.13% to Rp12.649, contrasting with FIL and DOT which fell 6.92% and 5.57% to Rp19.557 and Rp20.015 respectively. Typical hold times vary from 87 days for EOS to 121 days for DOT, while FIL shows a strong buy interest at 79%.

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