Cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity makes drug purchases hard to track, but stricter oversight risks stifling growing sector
South Korea is well-known for its strict stance on drug use, often branding itself as a “clean” society with zero tolerance for illegal substances.
However, the use of cryptocurrencies to facilitate online drug purchases presents a rising challenge, as the decentralized and pseudonymous nature of digital assets is complicating efforts to maintain control over the illegal drug trade.
South Korea is well-known for its strict stance on drug use, often branding itself as a “clean” society with zero tolerance for illegal substances.
However, the use of cryptocurrencies to facilitate online drug purchases presents a rising challenge, as the decentralized and pseudonymous nature of digital assets is complicating efforts to maintain control over the illegal drug trade.
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