The Deel corporate spy was paid in crypto because it was assumed untraceable! 

“Soon after I received the initial payment, Philippe Bouaziz informed me that future payments would be made via cryptocurrency, as this method would leave ‘no trace.’”

10 years + in, multiple cycles, booms and busts and so much money made one crypto guy was able to finance a private spaceflight — and still no one knows how any of it works

God Bless This Mess

It's usually *more* traceable than fiat.

Recorded on an immutable, public ledger.