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Excellent points.

This would, of course, lead to any individual, or entity, simply keeping 2 sets of keys. One legit, taxed, & one gray/untracked. That way, they could play either the clean or dirty markets.

But, they still couldn't launder, or cross between dirty & clean easily. They'd still need a collaborative cleaner in between... Such cleaners are easily built in the model you mention. (Out of country, with hands in both clean/dirty channels.)

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They'd still need a collaborative cleaner in between... Such cleaners are easily built in the model you mention. (Out of country, with hands in both clean/dirty channels.)

Not really, the government could just say any out of country transfer needs to be done through a registered service. So if your aunt wants to give you money, has to go through "Bit Western Union" or whatever.

Shame, because then its destroying almost free transfers as well. Essentially nothing is gained, but the government can easily track everything.

You'd still need a good excuse for receiving money from out of country.

"Sold a drawing of my cat on Etsy for $1000" will only work so many times.

You just call yourself consultant. The billing is high enough to justify the income.

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