# Legal/Compliance **URL:** https://bisq.community/c/legalcompliance/17.md [Latest](https://bisq.community/latest.md) · [Categories](https://bisq.community/categories.md) --- ## [About the Legal/Compliance category](https://bisq.community/t/about-the-legal-compliance-category/42)
**Author:** [@ManfredKarrer](https://bisq.community/u/ManfredKarrer)\ **Replies:** 0
That category is dedicated for topics about the legal situation of cryptocurrencies and exchanges, regulation and compliance. --- ## [Had recently a raid and the police got infos from many bisq traders](https://bisq.community/t/had-recently-a-raid-and-the-police-got-infos-from-many-bisq-traders/11353)
**Author:** [@je49](https://bisq.community/u/je49)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 8:09pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/had-recently-a-raid-and-the-police-got-infos-from-many-bisq-traders/11353 "2022-03-29T20:09:40Z")
I dont want give to much info here because of the ongoing legal process, but warning that the police checked my computer and got private information from many bisq traders i had over the years. Its kind of stupid that t… --- ## [Australia's current legislation](https://bisq.community/t/australias-current-legislation/684)
**Author:** [@coinstash](https://bisq.community/u/coinstash)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 6:40am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/australias-current-legislation/684 "2022-03-22T06:40:24Z")
Disclaimer: This should not be construed as legal advice. It is my understanding that trades from fiat to crypto currencies and back are not notifiable per KYC/AML legislation in amounts under AUD1000.00 Therefore ev… --- ## [AML5D and how it affects Bisq](https://bisq.community/t/aml5d-and-how-it-affects-bisq/11389)
**Author:** [@w000000t](https://bisq.community/u/w000000t)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 7:47am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/aml5d-and-how-it-affects-bisq/11389 "2022-02-07T07:47:12Z")
It has been brought to my attention, that for SEPA payments, a directive imposes to strictly follow AML regulations when there’s a cumulative 10k€ or more in transactions between two entities, individuals included. Sinc… --- ## [Zelle must report $600+ in transactions to IRS](https://bisq.community/t/zelle-must-report-600-in-transactions-to-irs/11320)
**Author:** [@Bokehman](https://bisq.community/u/Bokehman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2022, 5:41pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/zelle-must-report-600-in-transactions-to-irs/11320 "2022-01-23T17:41:23Z")
" Previously, these mobile payment apps only had to tell the tax authorities when a person had over 200 commercial transactions per year that exceeded $20,000 in total value, the IRS said. Starting Jan. 1, the IRS sai… --- ## [Lets talk about recent FATF guideline](https://bisq.community/t/lets-talk-about-recent-fatf-guideline/10575)
**Author:** [@avalanche](https://bisq.community/u/avalanche)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 11:09pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/lets-talk-about-recent-fatf-guideline/10575 "2021-03-21T23:09:25Z")
https://www.fatf-gafi.org/publicati...uments/public-consultation-guidance-vasp.html The FATF has drafted a regulatory proposal to be released this June. This guideline includes regulations on DEX, Defi, and Dapps. This… --- ## [IBAN checks not possible do to german (?) privacy policy](https://bisq.community/t/iban-checks-not-possible-do-to-german-privacy-policy/9901)
**Author:** [@BtflHmstr](https://bisq.community/u/BtflHmstr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/iban-checks-not-possible-do-to-german-privacy-policy/9901 "2020-10-31T12:28:23Z")
Hey everyone, just wanted to say, that I recently contacted the bank that I use for Bisq trades and asked, why the senders IBAN/BIC/BLZ is missing from all bank transfer statements. The bank says: They cannot provide th… --- ## [Spanish "justice", fraud, MITM, convicted because 0.5% of 1000 is 50](https://bisq.community/t/spanish-justice-fraud-mitm-convicted-because-0-5-of-1000-is-50/9557)
**Author:** [@xmrk](https://bisq.community/u/xmrk)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 8:03pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/spanish-justice-fraud-mitm-convicted-because-0-5-of-1000-is-50/9557 "2020-06-17T20:03:48Z")
Facts The scammer persuaded the victim to deposit money - 180 euros - on my Spanish account, promising that the money will be sent to Venezuela, and probably promising a better than official exchange rate. At the same t… --- ## [Audited by Spanish tax agency (AEAT)](https://bisq.community/t/audited-by-spanish-tax-agency-aeat/9556)
**Author:** [@xmrk](https://bisq.community/u/xmrk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/audited-by-spanish-tax-agency-aeat/9556 "2020-06-17T18:53:48Z")
I recently received a notification from the Spanish tax agency (AEAT) about a tax audit against me. I wonder if someone has any advice or experience with those things. Facts: The period under audit is fiscal years 2015… --- ## [SEPA transfer, which are the risks](https://bisq.community/t/sepa-transfer-which-are-the-risks/9144)
**Author:** [@Milosi](https://bisq.community/u/Milosi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 8:59pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/sepa-transfer-which-are-the-risks/9144 "2020-06-15T20:59:57Z")
Hi, I would like to know which are the risks when I buy bitcoin with SEPA transfer. On the FAQ, Bisq says “There have been reports that some banks have closed client accounts when they sense Bitcoin activity.” Someone … --- ## [Thoughts on the IRS’ new 2019 crypto question?](https://bisq.community/t/thoughts-on-the-irs-new-2019-crypto-question/8912)
**Author:** [@littlebit2big](https://bisq.community/u/littlebit2big)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2020, 4:16pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/thoughts-on-the-irs-new-2019-crypto-question/8912 "2020-01-19T16:16:16Z")
In December 2019, the IRS finalized the 2019 Schedule 1 of Form 1040. The first question on this schedule will ask all US taxpayers “At anytime during 2019, did you receive, sell, send, exchange, or otherwise acquire an… --- ## [AML / KYC money laundering](https://bisq.community/t/aml-kyc-money-laundering/5526)
**Author:** [@TitoSP](https://bisq.community/u/TitoSP)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 12:53am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/aml-kyc-money-laundering/5526 "2019-08-30T00:53:37Z")
As bisq is not allowing communication between customers, how can any AML measure be taken ? I mean , if I get several transfers from a client and I cannot have his ID , or even worst, if I get large amounts of money and… --- ## [Dirty BTC coins on the XMR market?](https://bisq.community/t/dirty-btc-coins-on-the-xmr-market/7798)
**Author:** [@Izzytdi](https://bisq.community/u/Izzytdi)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 5:46am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/dirty-btc-coins-on-the-xmr-market/7798 "2019-07-13T05:46:43Z")
This both serves as a buyer beware and a need for advice. TLDR: I sold XMR for BTC on bisq, transferred it to 2 different exchanges and both accounts independently got locked in the past 2 months. Before I hear that I … --- ## [Let's discuss the impact on FATF new guidelines on Bisq](https://bisq.community/t/lets-discuss-the-impact-on-fatf-new-guidelines-on-bisq/7903)
**Author:** [@goraelec](https://bisq.community/u/goraelec)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2019, 3:59pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/lets-discuss-the-impact-on-fatf-new-guidelines-on-bisq/7903 "2019-06-24T15:59:35Z")
--- ## [FATF is trying to tame the coins/exchanges](https://bisq.community/t/fatf-is-trying-to-tame-the-coins-exchanges/7714)
**Author:** [@admin461](https://bisq.community/u/admin461)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/fatf-is-trying-to-tame-the-coins-exchanges/7714 "2019-06-12T15:58:15Z")
Hi to all, i just came across this article: Will Bisq be able to resist and show resilience? I would be be interested to learn how we can secure our nice place for private coin dealings. Regs Admin461 --- ## ["Tainted" Bitcoins](https://bisq.community/t/tainted-bitcoins/7837)
**Author:** [@Ricardosaurio](https://bisq.community/u/Ricardosaurio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 11:42am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/tainted-bitcoins/7837 "2019-06-12T11:42:58Z")
Reading around, i have fond that many people are worried about using bisq and other p2p exchanges because they migth get “tainted” bitcoins. Or bitcoins whose imputs have been listed in some dark database as “tainted”. U… --- ## [What do tax authorities think about high numbers of incoming SEPA transfers?](https://bisq.community/t/what-do-tax-authorities-think-about-high-numbers-of-incoming-sepa-transfers/7399)
**Author:** [@yolo](https://bisq.community/u/yolo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/what-do-tax-authorities-think-about-high-numbers-of-incoming-sepa-transfers/7399 "2019-04-15T18:56:21Z")
I have never sold for fiat on Bisq so I’m curious, if someone were to make many sales on Bisq and receive numerous SEPA transfers from all over EU to their bank account (along with random character strings as the message… --- ## [User Agreement – #2](https://bisq.community/t/user-agreement-2/4676)
**Author:** [@Specks](https://bisq.community/u/Specks)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2018, 12:29am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/user-agreement-2/4676 "2018-02-04T00:29:07Z")
“2. The user is responsible to use the software in compliance with local laws. Don’t use the software if the usage is not legal in your jurisdiction.” How do i go about finding out if using bisq is legal in my country (… --- ## [Bisq and anonymity regulations in Europe](https://bisq.community/t/bisq-and-anonymity-regulations-in-europe/3943)
**Author:** [@spectrum](https://bisq.community/u/spectrum)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2017, 11:27am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/bisq-and-anonymity-regulations-in-europe/3943 "2017-12-26T11:27:14Z")
Hello, @cbeams I’m pretty excited with Bisq and think it adds greatly to anonymity and privacy protection. With cryptocurrencies adoption increasing so fast, new regulations are fast in tackling anonymity in exchanges. … --- ## [Is the use of Bisq legal? (EU)](https://bisq.community/t/is-the-use-of-bisq-legal-eu/2997)
**Author:** [@publicdomain](https://bisq.community/u/publicdomain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://bisq.community/t/is-the-use-of-bisq-legal-eu/2997 "2017-09-26T01:18:35Z")
Trying to declare my BTC trading profits for taxing purposes I was asked the question if Bisq has a licence and if the use of Bisq is legal??? They also asked me to provide official records of my trades (???) How do I … --- ## [Is p2p bitcoin buying and selling in the USA considered a money services business?](https://bisq.community/t/is-p2p-bitcoin-buying-and-selling-in-the-usa-considered-a-money-services-business/2678)
**Author:** [@jkepler](https://bisq.community/u/jkepler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2017, 3:33pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/is-p2p-bitcoin-buying-and-selling-in-the-usa-considered-a-money-services-business/2678 "2017-08-14T15:33:39Z")
Anyone here looked into the relevant regulations in the USA regarding peer-to-peer property exchanges? I'm swamped with finishing what's become a long, drawn-out move, so I haven't really had time to dig into this. I hop… --- ## [BTC can be used for money laundering in Florida](https://bisq.community/t/btc-can-be-used-for-money-laundering-in-florida/1971)
**Author:** [@mepistol](https://bisq.community/u/mepistol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/btc-can-be-used-for-money-laundering-in-florida/1971 "2017-05-18T16:34:12Z")
Florida is to pass new laws where bitcoin can be seen as a vehicle for money laundering. Bitsquare is mentioned in the article: https://bravenewcoin.com/news/florida-passes-law-making-crimes-with-bitcoin-money-laundering… --- ## [New EU regulation on "virtual currency" exchanges](https://bisq.community/t/new-eu-regulation-on-virtual-currency-exchanges/280)
**Author:** [@ivilata](https://bisq.community/u/ivilata)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2016, 5:07pm UTC](https://bisq.community/t/new-eu-regulation-on-virtual-currency-exchanges/280 "2016-07-30T17:07:53Z")
Hi there. A pal from guifi.net pointed me to this article: \[European\] Commission strengthens transparency rules to tackle terrorism financing, tax avoidance and money laundering. It looks like the European Comission wan…