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>The buyer dropped a hint about using it for illegal purposes, but I don't see how that's any concern of the seller. Within limits. If you sell Bitcoin to som
by forgetsusername 10y ago
>The buyer dropped a hint about using it for illegal purposes, but I don't see how that's any concern of the seller.
Within limits. If you sell Bitcoin to someone who tells you they're going to fund a hit on someone or blow up a building, I think it is a concern, both morally and legally.
- supergreg 10y agoBut does the bitcoin have anything to do with it? What if you buy their car (sell them dollars)?
- bko 10y agoPerhaps, but Bitcoin is fungible so I don't see how you're being an accomplice just by knowing the person performs illicit activities with Bitcoin. Would a needle exchange program also qualify as providing support for an illegal activity?
- conjectures 10y agoThe bitcoin issue seems ancillary. You could just as easily have investigators tell their hairdresser they plan to undertake a fraud with their slick new look.
- tim333 10y agoI think that would be a different crime though. Something like accessory to a homicide rather than money laundering.