Acquiring and Disposing of Bitcoin — How It Works, Neutrally

Not where to buy, but how buying works and what to watch for. The full map of acquisition paths, the structural difference between dealer desks and order books, identity verification under Japan's anti-money-laundering law, how to verify registration with the FSA, the four distinct kinds of fees, selling and where taxation attaches, and the real position of offshore exchanges and DEXs. This site operates no exchange and carries no advertising or affiliate links. Regulatory descriptions current as of August 2026.