- From what amount is the source of funds deposited with the exchange verified?
- How can I document cryptocurrencies that I have obtained, for example, by trading on another exchange? What documentation is sufficient in such a case?
- How can I prove a donation if it did not exceed the amount to be reported to the Tax Office?
- How can I prove the origin of the funds if they come from mining of cryptocurrencies or airdrops of various kinds?
- How can I show my savings over the last dozen / many decades?
- How do I show the source of the funds if I have exchanged cryptocurrencies on a platform from which no transaction confirmation can be generated?
- How does the requirement to share information related to AML verification relate to the GDPR?
- Is a simple statement on the source of funds sufficient, and does zondacrypto ask all Users about such matters?
- Is verification of the source of funds a one-off event?
- On what legal basis is information about my finances collected?
- What are the consequences of refusing to submit a statement of sources of funds deposited to our platform?
- What if I have produced the documents I was asked for but they are not sufficient?
- What if my funds have not been credited to the balance and I have been asked to confirm the source of the funds deposited to the exchange?
- What if the cryptocurrency comes from an exchange that no longer exists and I am unable to generate a confirmation?
- Why do other exchanges that handle FIAT currencies not ask these kinds of questions?
- Why do we not verify this type of issue when the funds are deposited and often only when the funds are withdrawn?
- Why is the source of the funds required to be verified, despite the fact that they come from a bank that has already verified the funds?
- Why is zondacrypto asking for this information when no bank has ever asked me this kind of question?
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From what amount is the source of funds deposited with the exchange verified?
As a rule, we assume a threshold of EUR 15 000, which means, more or less, that above this amount you should expect a source enquiry.
How can I document cryptocurrencies that I have obtained, for example, by trading on another exchange? What documentation is sufficient in such a case?
In such a situation, it is sufficient to confirm the purchase of cryptocurrencies for FIAT currency on another exchange and to confirm the transaction history that generated the profit deposited into the account with zondacrypto.
How can I prove a donation if it did not exceed the amount to be reported to the Tax Office?
In this case, confirmation of the transfer of funds between the donor and the donee is sufficient.
How can I prove the origin of the funds if they come from mining of cryptocurrencies or airdrops of various kinds?
Depending on the situation, we suggest the following solutions:
How can I show my savings over the last dozen / many decades?
In such a case, we suggest showing the process of savings accumulation by generating a statement with the credits in your savings account showing how they were accumulated.
How do I show the source of the funds if I have exchanged cryptocurrencies on a platform from which no transaction confirmation can be generated?
In such a situation, we can accept history in the form of screenshots showing the exchange transaction.
How does the requirement to share information related to AML verification relate to the GDPR?
In the context of the GDPR, the cited provision mentions that obtaining this information and processing it by obliged entities for the purposes of the AML Act (Estonian Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act of 26.10.2017) is possible because the implementation of the AML Act is in the public interest mentioned in the GDPR.
Is a simple statement on the source of funds sufficient, and does zondacrypto ask all Users about such matters?
A mere statement is not sufficient and must be supported by appropriate documentation (Article 43(1) of the Estonian Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act of 26.10.2017).
Is verification of the source of funds a one-off event?
The process of verifying the source of funds needs to be updated from time to time (Article 20(1)(6) and Article 23(2)(1-3) of the Estonian Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act of 26.10.2017).
On what legal basis is information about my finances collected?
The zondacrypto exchange is a regulated exchange with an Estonian licence for "Providing a virtual currency service". Therefore, the exchange is subject to the regulations of the Estonian jurisdiction.
What are the consequences of refusing to submit a statement of sources of funds deposited to our platform?
In the event that, without the support or involvement of the Customer (i.e. providing relevant documentation), zondacrypto is unable to determine and confirm the source of funds deposited on the exchange, in accordance with the law (Estonian Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act of 26.10.2017), zondacrypto fails to implement one of the financial security measures to which it is obliged.
What if I have produced the documents I was asked for but they are not sufficient?
In accordance with regulations, zondacrypto may request supplementary documentation when it considers that the documentation sent to date is insufficient. Insufficient documents are those from which the funds paid to us cannot be deduced and linked to their source
What if my funds have not been credited to the balance and I have been asked to confirm the source of the funds deposited to the exchange?
This is most often the case when documentation about the source of funds deposited to the exchange is queried by the payment operator.
What if the cryptocurrency comes from an exchange that no longer exists and I am unable to generate a confirmation?
In such a situation, it is best to use e-mail confirmations of execution of deposit or withdrawal instructions to/from the exchange. If this is also not possible, please describe in as much detail as possible the flow of funds that are being verified so that it is possible to verify information about them in external sources of information related to the blockchain.
Why do other exchanges that handle FIAT currencies not ask these kinds of questions?
The zondacrypto exchange is a regulated exchange with an Estonian licence for "Providing a virtual currency service". Therefore, the exchange is subject to the regulations of the Estonian jurisdiction.
The actions of the zondacrypto exchange are taken due to the requirements under AML regulations, specifically the Estonian Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Act of 26.10.2017. Nevertheless, national regulations in the European Union are rooted in EU regulations (AML Directives IV to VI).
Why do we not verify this type of issue when the funds are deposited and often only when the funds are withdrawn?
This is an approach developed on the basis of good practice. The vast majority of customers prefer to be able to dispose of their funds as soon as they make a deposit and leave the verification issues for when they make a withdrawal out of the exchange.
Why is the source of the funds required to be verified, despite the fact that they come from a bank that has already verified the funds?
Each financial institution is required to operate its own AML system.
Why is zondacrypto asking for this information when no bank has ever asked me this kind of question?
Banks also verify the source of their customers' funds. They have direct access to the customer's account, and can also exchange customer information with each other, so the process is less "invasive" for the customer, often even unnoticeable.
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