It probably has no direct connection, but it indirectly does. I am sure that every form of human activity has its fair share of scams; however, in the crypto world, they are most likely more common than anywhere else. Because each of us regrets for all the missed opportunities, to some extent. Some to the point that they are willing to do any form of scam they can imagine just to get a piece of the action. Others, on the other hand, are so blinded by other people's success and their own greed that they become easy targets of such scams. Because of greed and envy, scammers have found a new playground, crypto investments, and started clogging it with multi-level marketing schemes, pyramid schemes, shitcoins, ICOs, etc. And there you have it, a vicious cycle, where the scammers are on one end of it, and the regretful on the other, but they both want the same thing: a lot of coins in their wallet.

It is a pretty common scam tactic. Some of my clients have received similar emails. Some of the emails were even created as if they came from the FBI or local law enforcement to try to intimidate you. It is all bullshit. Sometimes the scams are sophisticated and sometimes they are just stupid. If hackers really had full access to your devices, they would already use it in the worst possible way. They would probably be posting naked selfies of you all over the Internet already, or selling your passwords to the highest bidder on The Dark Web. 
The bottom line is that if someone has access to your sensitive information, you have to assume that they will use it. But, you should not panic. Just change your passwords and keep looking over your shoulder for the next few months.

So yeah. Never get intimidated by threats like this. I doubt it will work on a lot of people, but still, it is probably more effective than the old Nigerian prince scam.

This question is best asked when, and only when, Bitcoin price drops to zero. Until that happens, there is no reason to ask. The answer, however, is simple: Bitcoin will never go to zero. In order for that to happen, there would need to be literally no one left with any interest in using Bitcoin. Now, is that really likely? Even if the entire world were against Bitcoin (including every government, business and organization), it would not make much of a difference - there are plenty of folks out there who would still use it, which would drive its value (even if slightly) and ensure its survival. So fear not the death of Bitcoin, like many before it, it is here to stay.

The Bitcoin market may seem easy to understand and predict, but it is actually one of the most volatile markets to date. As a newbie, you should always be prepared for the ups and downs when entering the market. It is important to have the right type of mentality, as Bitcoin investment is not a "get-rich-quick" scheme. There are times when the market is on an uptrend or down trending, and you must know how to handle those days. If you cannot handle the risk and uncertainty, then stay away from it. The best traders are those who can remain calm even during times that look bleak. They know how to manage their emotions and keep their focus on what they are doing.

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I think the lesson to take away from all this is that in crypto, as in life generally speaking, you will run into people from all walks of life. Some will be good, some will be bad, and there are probably a lot of shades of gray in between. You can judge people by their words on just about any forum but even this does not always paint a complete picture either. Everyone is drastically different, and all over the place, by nature. It does not help that there are large economic disparities between the "haves" and "have nots", the ones with big wallets, or the ones with tiny wallets. You will observe this everywhere in real life-on the internet, on the street, etc. I imagine it is always been that way really, just not to this degree of disparity in magnitude today.

I will skip all the preaching about responsible gambling and finances, because you know all that already. You have a certain amount of money you want to gamble with per month, and that is your business. I want to tell you that there's ONE thing in your life more important than gambling; and that is being human and a good person. But, in order for you to be a good person, you need to have some sort of moral compass.

It is simple - if you are fortunate enough to have spare cash, give it away to those who need it more. I think we should do what we can to support those who are in need. Do the right thing and show them (and yourself) that you do care about them. Prioritize family, prioritize people… Prioritize LIFE and you will win after all even if you lose money.

Yes, I would definitely give the money to someone who really needs it. We do not need to give up our hobby in order to help a family that is poor. Our small help can make a big difference to their lives.

If your bookie accepts Bitcoin payments, than yes, you can fund your bet account using bitcoin.
But how come you do not know that yet? I see you have been active in gambling discussions before.

Thank you for that. I think you are lovely too, in your own way.


If you could show me an example of a criminal paying taxes on his income from criminal activity, I would greatly appreciate it.


Exactly.

But that is not how our legal system works. Look, here are some examples from the real world:

Four Individuals Charged with Conspiring to Launder Money Obtained from Romance Scams
Two Florida Men Charged with Conspiring to Launder Money Obtained from Internet-Enabled Scams
Virginia Man Charged with Conspiring to Launder Money Obtained from Internet-Enabled Romance Scams
Five individuals charged in multi-million dollar money laundering conspiracy

In each case, the suspects were not caught while committing the fraud, but rather after trying to "legalize" the illegally obtained money. That is the whole point of the AML laws.


No suggestions, I just wanted to point out that the following statement of yours is false:

No. I used an analogy to illustrate how the legal system treats money obtained illegally. No matter where you live, I do not believe there are too many differences in this regard. I suggest you do your research or ask some legal counsel if you want to know more. Basically, money associated with illegal activities cannot be used legaly, which is why money laundering has become a profitable activity and anti-money laundering laws have been introduced into the legal system of almost every country in the world. Paying taxes has absolutely nothing to do with this and is not even part of the same legal act.
 

I am not talking about the perfect world, but about the legal system that every country governed by law has. Of course, no legal system is perfect, and there are many corrupt politicians and government officials who allow crime to go undetected and unpunished, but that is not the point.

This question has come up several times on the forum. The first thing you should do is read these old topics that Charles-Tim suggested; if something is still confusing to you, feel free to ask.

And here is another helpful topic:
FAQ: Everything you need to know about forum 'activity, account ranks and merit

This is the nature of decentralized finance - security, privacy, and control over your own financial assets. There will always be some level of control over your funds, as it is impossible to have total anonymity in your transactions. However, the more you can do to obfuscate and hide your transactions, the less likely it is that someone will be able to freeze or flag your funds. The lesson here is that if you want to keep your coins safe, be smart about your storage solutions.

That is an interesting question. I am not sure if I have an answer for you, though, because I haven't done any research on it. From my limited knowledge of organized crime in the US, I know that organized crime families historically have been involved with gambling because gambling, along with prostitution and alcohol, were all forms of vice that provided steady income for organized crime families.

I do not know if the mafia still has a formal relationship with gambling, but today those organized crime families who once relied on vice for income have since diversified. For organized crime today, illegal gambling is not as profitable as it once was. However, organized crime is still responsible for illegal activities like drug smuggling and money laundering which are every bit as profitable as gambling used to be.

Imagine if someone stole your car and then the next day showed up on the car market selling it. The police would be like, "Well, we could not catch him while he was stealing your car, and now he is free to sell it at the market." That cannot be right, because legally speaking, you are still the rightful owner of that car.

The same principle applies to money, because money obtained illegally belongs to the original owner(s) and not to criminals.

Well, look at it this way. As a gambling industry, one of its problems arise in the form of the regulatory requirements in different jurisdictions which can vary by state, country and even within countries too. Most of these casinos are not focusing anti-money laundering measures but most of them are working in full accordance with the laws and guidelines created by the government and other gaming institutions. If the government has an agenda it is going to want to push it forward, they are in power after all. The most likely situation is that the government will require its casinos to be AML compliant.

Maybe unrelated, but wwzsocki was already suspected of having an alt account: crypto mania.


More evidence here and here.

That makes absolutely no sense. They are not trying to "get rid" of their money, it is called money laundering. In effect, money laundering is when a person or entity seeks to mask the source of money obtained through illegal activities by moving it into assets and investments that are considered to be legal.

Here is a hypothetical scenario. What if you made illegal money through cybercrime, white collar crime, stolen property sales etc. and then you go to play roulette at your favorite casino. The possibility is that you will lose many times but you will win at some point and the money you win will no longer be connected to criminal activities, and no one will ever know the real source of your money. As the casino has no way to track the origin of your money, it will definitely let you cash out your legally earned winnings.

A fake review in this context means that you are writing a review based on a non-existent experience with the company. Regardless of how "the market works" in your opinion, your service is in obvious conflict with the terms of use and good practice of the mentioned platforms.

I do not agree with this. While it is true that some individuals are more vulnerable to becoming addicted to gambling, the reality is that anyone can develop a gambling addiction. The Internet has made it incredibly easy for people to engage in online gambling, which increases the risk of addiction because it provides constant access to the activity, and makes it easier to conceal the activity from others. Research has shown that individuals who are addicted gamblers feel a false sense of control while they are engaged in these activities and it has very little to do with whether the gambler experienced a big win or not.