AI-extracted claim
“It allows peer-to-peer transactions without reliance on banks or other intermediaries.”
Analyzed on 2026-08-22T05:04:39+00:00 · Last updated 2026-08-22
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It allows peer-to-peer transactions without reliance on banks or other intermediaries.
Extracted from: Frequently asked questions on public pension investment in cryptocurrency and digital assets ,
Evidence
“Since Bitcoin emerged in 2009, it has become a common payment method in extortion schemes, including ransomware attacks and kidnappings, because it allows transactions to be conducted outside the traditional financial system. Unlike bank transfers, Bitcoin transactions do not require names or physical locations.”
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