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The US Department of Justice announced the seizure of the cryptocurrency accounts of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) on Aug. 13.

KEITA SEKIGUCHI and KAZUYA MANABE, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The use of cryptocurrencies is increasing around the world. While the flow of these assets is not managed by individual governments or central banks, authorities are considering tightening rules as the risk of cryptocurrencies being used in money laundering and to fund crime are increasing.

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