Bitcoin's adaptability to next-generation tracking mechanisms for global counter-terrorism financing regulations is feasible but challenging. Its decentralized, pseudonymous nature complicates tracing, yet blockchain's public ledger enables transaction tracking. Advanced analytics, like those from Chainalysis, can identify illicit flows, but privacy coins and mixing services hinder efforts. Regulatory frameworks, such as FATF's Travel Rule, mandate Virtual Asset Service Providers to share sender-recipient data, enhancing traceability. Bitcoin can integrate with these via hard forks, as seen with NIST’s post-quantum standards. However, inconsistent global regulations and terrorist groups’ shift to privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero pose obstacles. Public-private partnerships and blockchain intelligence are critical for aligning Bitcoin with evolving counter-terrorism financing measures. 0 reply
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