The debate over whether to ban ransom payments has intensified following a series of ransomware attacks. LockBit's recent claim of a fresh ransom payment has highlighted the issue, with proponents of a ban arguing that it's essential to cut off financial incentives for criminals. The visibility of a large ransom transaction, visible on Bitcoin's blockchain, reportedly paid by a victim of a significant ransomware attack, underscores the dilemma. The incident involving a $22 million payment to the hackers behind the Change Healthcare ransomware attack further complicates the discussion. Opinions on the matter vary, with some suggesting the complexity of outright banning ransom payments, while others point to Bitcoin as the preferred currency for these illegal transactions.