"Law enforcement cannot target one central location or company for investigative purposes or to shut down the system."
That's the whole point!
Topic: [RETYPE] - Leaked FBI Report on Bitcoin- April 2012 (Read 5475 times)
Did you type it or OCR it? I have a copy in Word and took me a few minutes to do.
I typed it, no OCR. OCR introduces too many easily-overlooked mistakes. Especially for something this low-quality, and the smaller font sizes in the text boxes and end notes. It would take me longer to proof an OCR of this than it did to just type it up.OP should send it over to Cryptome for them to host, since all they have is the unreadable version.
Will do.EDIT: Ok, I can't find any contact information for Cryptome... what would be the best route to inform them of this updated file?
OP should send it over to Cryptome for them to host, since all they have is the unreadable version.
Did you type it or OCR it? I have a copy in Word and took me a few minutes to do.
Cross-posting this, current top link on cryptome.org: http://cryptome.org/2012/05/fbi-bitcoin.pdf
I estimate with medium confidence that the rest of you (who hadn't previously read this) will find it interesting. Bitcoin isn't as helpful to criminals as I once thought - they've already got plenty of cheap, simple alternatives like MMORPG items.
Thanks SgtSpike!
Thanks SgtSpike!
+1
I've been arguing for a while that there are much better alternatives to money laundering then Bitcoin.
I estimate with medium confidence that the rest of you (who hadn't previously read this) will find it interesting. Bitcoin isn't as helpful to criminals as I once thought - they've already got plenty of cheap, simple alternatives like MMORPG items.
Thanks SgtSpike!
Thanks SgtSpike!
what does retype mean? is it a summary of the leaked report?
It means the original document was a crap PDF that was difficult to read. I retyped the entire document so it was legible/searchable.EDIT: Compare my links with the original document - http://heikki.zerodistance.org/bitcoin/92797476-FBI-Bitcoin-Report-April-2012.pdf
what does retype mean? is it a summary of the leaked report?
That's 9.7 BTC, but close enough. If someone wants to send the last 0.3 BTC, feel free, but I'll go ahead and release.
PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0nc35rpevjcu9p4/Bitcoin%20FBI.pdf
DOCX: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9m3hd7yfq2ee16/Bitcoin%20FBI.docx
Please download the files to view them properly - dropbox likes to do its own render, but it does weird things like adding extra tabs, or bolding words that are not bolded.
PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0nc35rpevjcu9p4/Bitcoin%20FBI.pdf
DOCX: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9m3hd7yfq2ee16/Bitcoin%20FBI.docx
Please download the files to view them properly - dropbox likes to do its own render, but it does weird things like adding extra tabs, or bolding words that are not bolded.
9.2 out of 10 BTC received - only need 0.8 BTC more.
3 BTC sent, good job bro
9.2 out of 10 BTC received - only need 0.8 BTC more.
Thanks for this, sent a coin 
Thanks - 8.2 of 10 BTC bounty has been received or pledged.
2 btc on its way
Most think it is real (myself included, especially after reading it in excruciating detail while retyping it), but there are a handful who think it is fake. I just don't see how/why someone would go through as much detail as they did for a faked document. What would the motive have been? The endnotes by themselves imply hundreds of hours of research just to gather the information, let alone write the rest of the paper. If it is a fake, it's a dang good one, and whoever did it wasted a whole lot of time in creating it.
Document is proofed and ready to be released upon completion of the bounty. Bounty is currently at 6.2 out of 10 BTC.
Document is proofed and ready to be released upon completion of the bounty. Bounty is currently at 6.2 out of 10 BTC.
is this real or a faked report? just to be sure
Document is complete - I just need to proof it all. Shouldn't take too long...
Also, what is a good file host service to use? I am not a fan of yourfilelink.com, so if someone wants to suggest a better service and/or rehost the sample elsewhere, that is fine.
Just use google docs.
EDIT: I don't really like it... Google Docs renders some things differently, and doesn't seem to allow for download of the original file.
Also, what is a good file host service to use? I am not a fan of yourfilelink.com, so if someone wants to suggest a better service and/or rehost the sample elsewhere, that is fine.
Just use google docs.
Donated 0.2 BTC since I'm cheap.
Thanks rjk, 6 BTC of the 10 BTC bounty fulfilled.
Per D&T's suggestion, I am posting a free sample of the first three pages of content (not including the cover page). This is just the .docx file.
http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=801565
Also, what is a good file host service to use? I am not a fan of yourfilelink.com, so if someone wants to suggest a better service and/or rehost the sample elsewhere, that is fine.
Per D&T's suggestion, I am posting a free sample of the first three pages of content (not including the cover page). This is just the .docx file.
http://www.yourfilelink.com/get.php?fid=801565
Also, what is a good file host service to use? I am not a fan of yourfilelink.com, so if someone wants to suggest a better service and/or rehost the sample elsewhere, that is fine.
Thanks D&T
That's 4.5 BTC sent or pledged.
I am through page 15/20 at this point, on to the Endnotes (the most time-consuming portion).
Sent 1.5. That's 4.5 BTC sent or pledged.
I am through page 15/20 at this point, on to the Endnotes (the most time-consuming portion).
Thanks D&T
That's 4.5 BTC sent or pledged.
I am through page 15/20 at this point, on to the Endnotes (the most time-consuming portion).
That's 4.5 BTC sent or pledged.
I am through page 15/20 at this point, on to the Endnotes (the most time-consuming portion).
I'll get you started with 2 BTC.
http://blockchain.info/tx-index/5161830/47ccf90112665550b4930c68dde8578f6bfe9ff703d19f635044abdc4aca43ed
http://blockchain.info/tx-index/5161830/47ccf90112665550b4930c68dde8578f6bfe9ff703d19f635044abdc4aca43ed
Is that just me or does that read as if "Bitcoin" was a company?
There's an explanation of their terminology near the beginning of the document.Quote
(U//FOUO) This assessment will not address malicious actors outside of the cyber underground, such as traditional organized crime groups, extremist groups, or child predators. Throughout the paper, the term “Bitcoin,” when capitalized, refers to both the open source software used to create the virtual currency and the P2P network formed as a result; “bitcoin” using lower case refers to the virtual currency that is digitally traded between users.
ok, thx.
Is that just me or does that read as if "Bitcoin" was a company?
There's an explanation of their terminology near the beginning of the document.Quote
(U//FOUO) This assessment will not address malicious actors outside of the cyber underground, such as traditional organized crime groups, extremist groups, or child predators. Throughout the paper, the term “Bitcoin,” when capitalized, refers to both the open source software used to create the virtual currency and the P2P network formed as a result; “bitcoin” using lower case refers to the virtual currency that is digitally traded between users.
Is that just me or does that read as if "Bitcoin" was a company?
Thanks.
Done through page 10 now...
Done through page 10 now...
I'm good for 2.5 BTC, will send when completed
UPDATE - Files released!
DOCX: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9m3hd7yfq2ee16/Bitcoin%20FBI.docx
PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0nc35rpevjcu9p4/Bitcoin%20FBI.pdf
Original Document: http://heikki.zerodistance.org/bitcoin/92797476-FBI-Bitcoin-Report-April-2012.pdf
I am working to retype the leaked FBI report on Bitcoin. The final version will be released upon bounty of a total of 10 BTC being sent to the following BTC address: 1KS4KyLgaZik4fyesqjTMK1sh8mBz6W2dN
This will include all coloring, images (where possible), font formatting, and footnotes of the original document. Text spelling, grammar, and punctuation will be EXACT (even where wrong) to the original document. Text spacing will be exact and consistent with the original document to allow easy cross-reference and verification of text. The file will be released as both a docx and a pdf, and will be available free to download. Below is a sample screenshot.
Progress: Completed and Bounty Received
Goal: Completion by 6:00 PM PST today (5/8/2012)
Bounty: 10 BTC to 1KS4KyLgaZik4fyesqjTMK1sh8mBz6W2dN required for release of document.
Bounty Progress: 9.7/10 BTC sent or pledged thus far...
DOCX: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9m3hd7yfq2ee16/Bitcoin%20FBI.docx
PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/s/0nc35rpevjcu9p4/Bitcoin%20FBI.pdf
Original Document: http://heikki.zerodistance.org/bitcoin/92797476-FBI-Bitcoin-Report-April-2012.pdf
I am working to retype the leaked FBI report on Bitcoin. The final version will be released upon bounty of a total of 10 BTC being sent to the following BTC address: 1KS4KyLgaZik4fyesqjTMK1sh8mBz6W2dN
This will include all coloring, images (where possible), font formatting, and footnotes of the original document. Text spelling, grammar, and punctuation will be EXACT (even where wrong) to the original document. Text spacing will be exact and consistent with the original document to allow easy cross-reference and verification of text. The file will be released as both a docx and a pdf, and will be available free to download. Below is a sample screenshot.
Progress: Completed and Bounty Received
Goal: Completion by 6:00 PM PST today (5/8/2012)
Bounty: 10 BTC to 1KS4KyLgaZik4fyesqjTMK1sh8mBz6W2dN required for release of document.
Bounty Progress: 9.7/10 BTC sent or pledged thus far...
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