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Every digital coin is unique and its origin can be traced, so having stolen coins in your account could lead to legal troubles.
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SINGAPORE - If you dabble in cryptocurrency and end up with stolen coins, all you are really buying is a world of pain.
Even if you innocently buy the crypto from someone in good faith, you can still get caught up in expensive legal tangles if tainted coins are found in your accounts.


