Staying anonymous whilst purchasing bitcoins

Quick question on anonymity, i'm assuming most people here use coinbase or any kind of bitcoin exchange website - however they all require some sort of verification check that requires real life details (CC, drivers license etc).

Let's say LE decides to try and look for you, i'm assuming these exchange websites are obligated to give your personal details, and when they go knocking on your door asking "we have here that this is your bitcoin account, why have you been exchanging and sending $xxxx? Would plausible deniability work here?

Lets say given scenerio:


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[5 Points] galaxyandspace:

Hello officers. Let's talk on my porch.

I am a programmer, and lead developer for a software project, employed by someone that will remain unspoken of. I have a few employees whom I pay exclusively in Bitcoins.

Am I free to go?

Thank you. Enjoy your day.


[2 Points] None:

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[2 Points] None:

lol wutdo.jpeg


[1 Points] DontGiveAFuxtable:

Tumble you're bitcoins and it's not really a problem. Even though bitcoins are infamous for their DNM use, buying the currency itself is 100% legal and can't really be used to get a warrant or anything like that. Might not look good if you're in court fighting a charge, but at that point you're either screwed or you aren't


[1 Points] emperorlarsob:

That SWIM bull shit isn't necessary usually, but, in your circumstances, I won't give you any gruff for it.


[1 Points] emperorlarsob:

I don't know, man. Here's my take:

  1. You should be tumbling. Maybe even a few times if you're that concerned about it.

  2. Buying BTC is not illegal, and LE has no right to harass you for doing so.

  3. If you're in the right area, buy your BTC on localbitcoins from a vendor in cash. That's completely anonymous for the most part, especially if you've the burner already.


[1 Points] darkwebwonderer:

Thanks for the replies, I've got my answer summed up :)


[1 Points] None:

"wutdo.jpeg"

Wtf is that