Topic: Safe but anonymous exchange ? - page 2. (Read 1845 times)
If you are exchanging between cryptos then about any exchange will be anonymous in terms of not being forced to give out real life details. Now if you want FIAT for BTC or viceversa they will force you to show ID most of the time which is shit. You are better off meeting a real person in Localbitcoins.
Localbitcoin may be your only option. "Know your customer" it's a must for every exchange if they don't want to risk being prosecuted for money laundering.
Why the hate on BTC-E? As far as coding and trade engine, BTC-E is far superior to the other western exchanges. I can't comment on the Chinese exchanges in that regard. But whenever I've seen scam accusations arise, they've always been resolved. They've honored executed trades in flash crashes when Bitfinex has favored longs and lenders by rolling back trades and clawing back traders' profits. And to be fair, they've been around forever. They were hacked back in the day, paid out in full and from the looks of things, learned from it. I am thinking of getting in on PAMM as well.
To be clear, I don't think any of the exchanges are trustworthy. But your choices are BTC-E and Bitfinex (assuming you aren't wiring fiat).
I've heard Okcoin is possible as well, as in, they ask for ID/Passport #, but do not require scan. So in theory, you could give them fake information. However, this is probably a bad idea if their SMS system falters -- which it has for some -- in which case, to get back into your account, you must then provide a scan. So....best be careful with that one.
To be clear, I don't think any of the exchanges are trustworthy. But your choices are BTC-E and Bitfinex (assuming you aren't wiring fiat).
I've heard Okcoin is possible as well, as in, they ask for ID/Passport #, but do not require scan. So in theory, you could give them fake information. However, this is probably a bad idea if their SMS system falters -- which it has for some -- in which case, to get back into your account, you must then provide a scan. So....best be careful with that one.
I like to keep my BTC away from the taxman. That means I won't use my real name in connection with my BTC anywhere.
It is, however, very hard these days to trade BTC - USD without providing proof of identity.
Solutions ?
I now use BTC-E but that place is so shady, I can totally see it simply go offline and disapear one of these days. They have 0 accountability.
Yeah they might disappear as well some days in near future as the most gigantic one had already did(MTGOX),keeping your money is someone else's hand is never a good play It is, however, very hard these days to trade BTC - USD without providing proof of identity.
Solutions ?
I now use BTC-E but that place is so shady, I can totally see it simply go offline and disapear one of these days. They have 0 accountability.
just do it cash through localbitcoins.com or next best bitstamp
It's tough. We've been pouring through bitcoin exchanges on the market and probably 99% require bank and identity information. Unfortunately, it looks like BTC-e is it for anonymity now, and possibly Coinffeine too (they are pretty new and not yet launched).
Try btc-e or bitfinex.
If you are not trying to withdraw cash directly, they will let you use their platform without any form of ID.
If you are not trying to withdraw cash directly, they will let you use their platform without any form of ID.
I like to keep my BTC away from the taxman. That means I won't use my real name in connection with my BTC anywhere.
It is, however, very hard these days to trade BTC - USD without providing proof of identity.
Solutions ?
I now use BTC-E but that place is so shady, I can totally see it simply go offline and disapear one of these days. They have 0 accountability.
It is, however, very hard these days to trade BTC - USD without providing proof of identity.
Solutions ?
I now use BTC-E but that place is so shady, I can totally see it simply go offline and disapear one of these days. They have 0 accountability.
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