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I somewhat would think they'd actually want to maintain ownership - but create the illusion they no longer do, so then they can make transactions. It'd be smart to track how those Bitcoin move and all accounts it touches.

What could they hope to learn from trading with others that they can't figure out now?

It is already pretty transparent: http://blockchain.info/

To try to make purchases of illegal items, get shipping addresses, etc..

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