Mining can be crypto’s first line of defense—if it embraces radical transparency
The following is a guest post and opinion from Jill Ford, Founder of Bitford Digital.
The DOJ’s seizure of roughly $1 million tied to BlackSuit ransomware is more than just a win against cybercrime. It’s a sign that crypto is maturing under regulatory scrutiny. Contrary to the myth of anonymity, most on-chain activity leaves a traceable ledger, and investigators are getting better at following it.
This new reality reshapes the conversation around digital assets. Instead of debating whether crypto is inherently good or bad, the question becomes: how do we build legitimate systems, particularly at the mining level, that reinforce transparency, compliance, and trust?
Crypto’s Dual Reality: A Challenge and an Opportunity
The DOJ’s…
