Methinks it has little to do with money laundering, and much to do with the eventual introduction of CBDC. Steel and lead are still liquid commodities, so get 'em while they're hot (and keep them hidden).
It's about taxes. They don't give a shit if you sell drugs and need to launder money. I'm half inclined to say that if a cocaine dealer sent the IRS a check for million bucks the feds would probably look the other way.
Methinks it has little to do with money laundering, and much to do with the eventual introduction of CBDC. Steel and lead are still liquid commodities, so get 'em while they're hot (and keep them hidden).
It's about taxes. They don't give a shit if you sell drugs and need to launder money. I'm half inclined to say that if a cocaine dealer sent the IRS a check for million bucks the feds would probably look the other way.