Don’t complicate things. Teach if you know you’re capable on it and if you think the learner is passionate enough to learn. Regardless on what to do on his learnings, maybe that’s his personal concern. Besides, I don’t think being a drug dealer has something to do with learning how to invest, maybe he just needs another profitable investment that he can expect for his retirement. And bitcoin will perfectly suit for it. So just teach him if you think that will help him in the future.

The fact that he is a drug dealer, he can use Bitcoin as an alternative to fiat when he is transacting. But I don't want to judge, he might have other purpose for wanting to learn how to buy and use Bitcoin.

Anyway, to answer the question, since I know what he is up to, I don't want to be the one to teach him even we're neighbors. Drug dealing is a criminal act and has a heavy punishment here. So associating myself to this neighbor is not a good idea.

Yes, i will teach him how to buy Bitcoin so that he will grow financially and materially like the way other decentralized investors are growing in the society, and I believe he will never forget me for the Bitcoin impact I have impacted him.  I think, such people know how to quit their main business and join Bitcoin investment that is safe and profitable when you buy at the right time and sell at the right time in the market.  Drug dealers are not bad people when it comes to business, because they know how to invest their money in a particular project that will bring profits at the end of their investment which they will definitely pay attention to learn Bitcoin.

Criminals will not be stupid enough to hide drugs in the house or carry them with them at all times, so if OP doesn't have any proof and calling the police won't help either. I really find this solution unsafe at all unless OP has concrete evidence and is sure that the other drug dealer will be caught as soon as OP calls the police. Otherwise, the OP will be in jeopardy with his actions. I will agree with your 2nd solution, OP should ignore it entirely and continue living a normal life as before.

If his intention is to learn about Bitcoin and not deal in drugs then yes! I will try to explain as much as possible about Bitcoin to them.


If embezzling money isn't your making then you shouldn't be afraid about it.
He most likely knew about your knowledge of Bitcoin from other neighbors.

My advice would be to let them know about this forum and how to create posts here rest he can do on his own so you don't have to put your leg into the mud (if that's what you're worried about)

This could become a very sensitive issue... since if the law catches your neighbor, you could be blamed as an accomplice or as a safeguard of information, the fact of teaching people to use Bitcoin seems to me a great practice, since it is It is important that society learn about bitcoin, but regarding teaching a drug dealer, clearly as you say, he is looking to learn about Bitcoin, because he is interested in using it to hide or launder illegally obtained money. In such circumstances, it would be inappropriate and potentially illegal to assist them in that search… My advice really would be that if you feel uncomfortable or concerned about the situation, it is best to trust your instincts and consider seeking legal advice or reporting your concerns to the relevant authorities, Because if you were to refuse to teach him, you don't know how your neighbor might react... it's better to be prepared and safe.

Absolutely these were the reasons OP brought this topic here for discussion. Possibly OP is confused as maybe this neighbour of his might be a long time neighbour and has possibly maybe they must have had good times but getting involved in in anything of that nature that has to do with financial dealing is what OP is trying to avoid because if anything happens OP might be mentioned as his tutor and knowing fully well that he is into drugs might put OP on partner at crime charges hence OPs cries for advice here.

If I have a neighbour like the one described by the OP that person is not getting any crypto education or assistance from me in whatever manner. Teaching him about Bitcoin it's like aiding and abetting or whatever crime that knowledge will be used for. For example teaching your neighbor about crypto once they they learn it and discover like mixing services you never can tell what the bitcoins in their custody that gets to them.

Let them learn about Bitcoin from some place.

actually it would be difficult if he was our neighbor or maybe even he was our old friend. between wanting to help him change his life and at the same time OP definitely feels threatened because of his neighbor's involvement in the drug trade.
yes you are right the OP better refuse to teach with any plausible reason and ignore the neighbor regardless he looks good or maybe he is his old friend. becoming close to people who are involved in drug trafficking is highly not recommended because one day they may drag us to bear the risk of being involved with drugs.
it's better to be vigilant than to regret it if we get dragged into a drug case.

My short answer: NO!

You should not teach him about something like that or even get involved with him as you said he is onto drug dealings. He will probably do illegal things. I understand you know a lot about bitcoin/crypto stuff but are you a teacher? Just directly reject him and say you are busy.

And if he is so eager to learn about bitcoin, there are more qualified persons (google,YouTube, WhitePapers) to teach him. You can get tons of knowledge from them. There is even bitcoin talk.

So buddy my opinion just ignore him. Cause maybe not today not tomorrow but in the future he may use crypto for running his illegal business. Hope it clears the confusions.