Using Bitcoin for Money Laundering

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#1Oct 28, 2021, 06:00 PM
Can you actually launder money using bitcoin? Since it's kinda hidden and no one knows how much you got, seems like a way to clean dirty money, right? But I get that there's risk involved. Thoughts?
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#2Oct 28, 2021, 11:54 PM
Totally possible to wash money with BTC. I bet it’s happening a lot already. Just look at services like mixers that thrive on this. People love the anonymity, so yeah, it's a go-to for tax evasion and money laundering. Governments definitely don't like it.
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#3Oct 29, 2021, 04:40 AM
For sure, you could use bitcoin to launder money. If you can't launder cash, then what's the point of calling it a real currency?
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#4Oct 29, 2021, 07:31 AM
But isn't bitcoin just pseudo-anonymous? Like, it can be traced back to you. There are coins out there that are fully anonymous if that's what you're looking for. Plus, if authorities subpoena mixers, you're in trouble.
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#5Oct 31, 2021, 01:28 AM
Yeah, bitcoin is a good tool for laundering, no doubt. That’s why some folks in my country are really wary about it... they think it’s a criminal's best friend.
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mr_apeNewbie
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#6Oct 31, 2021, 04:42 AM
Money laundering isn’t just throwing cash in and getting it out clean. It’s way more complicated than that! Check out the methods on Wikipedia if you wanna see how it's really done.
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0xByteMember
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#7Oct 31, 2021, 09:26 AM
Shady deals fit bitcoin perfectly. It's easy to do things anonymously. That’s why governments are cracking down and pushing for KYC at exchanges.
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0xM4tr1xNewbie
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#8Oct 31, 2021, 11:06 AM
In some regions, bitcoin isn’t even seen as real money, more like a digital service or commodity. If the government sees too much money leaving, they’ll try to regulate it.
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0xLordSenior Member
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#9Oct 31, 2021, 04:50 PM
If I was rich, I’d buy loads of bitcoin just to dodge taxes. Tax guys don’t know what you hold in crypto.
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wildforkMember
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#10Oct 31, 2021, 11:03 PM
Short answer is yes, but it’s trickier than it seems. There's gotta be smarter ways to do it.
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LoneYieldNewbie
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#11Nov 2, 2021, 04:25 AM
Definitely. Bitcoin’s not under government control. You can buy all sorts of illegal stuff or launder cash without much hassle.
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#12Nov 3, 2021, 08:41 AM
That’s why governments are against it in some places. But there's a way to track funds if they’re linked to illegal activities.
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roguegweiSenior Member
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#13Nov 5, 2021, 04:10 AM
Yeah, BTC is a tool, and any tool can be used for good or bad.
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#14Nov 5, 2021, 04:21 AM
Bitcoin’s got huge potential for money laundering. Unlike banks, nobody questions the source of funds with bitcoin. If it got regulated, maybe money laundering would drop.
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#15Nov 5, 2021, 09:52 AM
Now’s definitely the time to clean your dirty cash with bitcoin. Prices are high, so you’d need less BTC to do it. Lots of legal loopholes out there too.
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tony.protoFull Member
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#16Nov 5, 2021, 11:18 AM
Anything can be a money laundering tool, including real estate. You could just stash your cash in bitcoin to throw off the trail.
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#17Nov 5, 2021, 01:07 PM
Bitcoin = money. What you can do with it is just like any other currency. Buy groceries, invest, or yeah... launder money.
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#18Nov 5, 2021, 06:44 PM
Of course. It’s harder to trace money with bitcoin since it’s anonymous. That’s why exchanges ask for your info to buy BTC.
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0xWhaleMember
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#19Nov 6, 2021, 12:05 AM
Bitcoin is perfect for laundering. You can get it without KYC or AML checks, just might cost more than buying on an exchange.
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#20Nov 6, 2021, 04:59 AM
It can keep your cash away from prying eyes. But really, laundering just to avoid taxes isn't smart. Laws will catch up eventually.
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