CIA deputy director says Bitcoin is a tool for intelligence collection
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Title	CIA deputy director says Bitcoin is a tool for intelligence collection	metadata
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Published Date	2026-10-17T18:01:58.991Z	metadata
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Content	CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis said the agency uses Bitcoin and other public blockchains as tools for intelligence collection. Because Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a transparent ledger, investigators can analyze transaction patterns and trace activity, though addresses do not directly reveal users’ identities. The remarks underscore that Bitcoin’s public traceability can aid intelligence and law-enforcement work, challenging assumptions that it offers complete anonymity....	content
Citation 1	https://cryptobriefing.com/cia-deputy-director-bitcoin-intelligence-collection/	source

CIA deputy director says Bitcoin is a tool for intelligence collection

Oct 17, 2026

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CIA Deputy Director Michael Ellis said the agency uses Bitcoin and other public blockchains as tools for intelligence collection. Because Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a transparent ledger, investigators can analyze transaction patterns and trace activity, though addresses do not directly reveal users’ identities. The remarks underscore that Bitcoin’s public traceability can aid intelligence and law-enforcement work, challenging assumptions that it offers complete anonymity.

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