The Australian Crime Commission's acting chief executive, Paul Jevtovic, says the virtual currency's anonymity makes it highly attractive to criminals and money launderers, though little is yet known about how widespread it is in illicit markets. Bitcoin has become of growing concern to the agency. ''The ACC is currently working with partners to explore the Bitcoin market and other digital currencies, to better understand its size and criminal threat,'' he said.

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Yeah right, stop Aussies using Bitcoin and overnight all illicit practises will cease, guns, drugs, porn you name it.

What a load of crap.

Ah we'll, one door closes, another one opens, heard there's a bloke selling shares in the Sydney Harbour Bridge.