What are brothers in the crypto circle most afraid of? To put it simply, two words: a criminal record.

But don’t overthink it. Having a criminal record isn’t as easy as you might think. A true criminal record refers to a criminal history involving charges like fraud or aiding cybercrime, and only then will it be recorded. If you only receive funds related to fraud but can prove that your transactions are normal, you had no knowledge of the scam, and you cooperate fully with complete documentation, investigators usually won’t file a case after the first review. As for a criminal record, it’s not something that will automatically fall on you.

And then there’s bank cards. Many people worry about their entire account being frozen, but that’s overthinking it too. As long as you can provide evidence that the source of your funds is clear and cooperate through the proper procedures, the card involved in the case might be frozen for a while, but your other bank cards? They’re unlikely to be affected and you can still use them normally.

The most important point is this: don’t fear being “taken in for questioning,” fear an improper attitude. If someone asks for transaction records or the other party’s information, and you deliberately hide or refuse to cooperate? That can easily be seen as obstructing an investigation, or even arousing suspicion of involvement in the crime, which could affect your credit report as well. Conversely, maintaining a normal mindset and actively cooperating is the best protection.

So instead of worrying about whether you’ll leave a criminal record, think more clearly: stay transparent and cooperate with investigations. That’s the only way out. No matter how BTC and ETH prices fluctuate, they’re just floating clouds; your compliance awareness is the real asset.