Terrorists Exploit Cryptocurrency, Says Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton

In this photo illustration a visual representation of the digital currency Bitcoin sinks into water in London, England on Aug. 15, 2018. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Terrorists are exploiting crypto-currencies to fund their deadly missions, Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has warned.

Dutton says the anonymity of the online currencies allows extremists to escape scrutiny.