DOJ watchdog report indicates FBI considers using cryptocurrency for informant payments but raises privacy concerns about blockchain transparency exposing identities.
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A DOJ watchdog report indicates FBI staff view cryptocurrency as a potential method for compensating informants, citing reduced transaction costs and speed compared to traditional payment channels. However, the report raises significant concerns about blockchain's permanent public ledgers potentially exposing informant identities, and does not outline protective measures to address this risk.