Same holds true for Gold or Cash in some (most EU) countries. In my jurisdiction, commercial gold traders are required to KYC process above a certain amount (15

Same holds true for Gold or Cash in some (most EU) countries. In my jurisdiction, commercial gold traders are required to KYC process above a certain amount (15.000€ here), in other countries this is limited to 1.000€ (IIRC Spain). In Italy, two completely private entities can not deal in Cash for any amounts over 1.000€ without comiting a felony (maybe misdemenour) - electronic transfers requirement with KYC. Funny thing is, as a EU foreigner in Spain I can legally withdraw/buy up to 10.000€ per day in BTC anonymously, while a spanish citizen is limited to 1.000€ (I've used BTC ATMs on occasions in Spain, which is completely anonymous below that threshold).