Regulation & Legal
Laws, taxes, licensing, jurisdictions.
So, the CFTC dropped this report saying DeFi has accountability issues. They want regulators to start working with dev teams and look into digital…
Started by chris2020 · Jul 7, 2026, 04:11 PM · 15 / 16615166by ben.matrixJul 14, 2026, 06:48 PMSo the House is voting soon on this crazy bill that would force anyone receiving Bitcoin to report crazy amounts of personal info like your SSN and…
Started by hash2019 · Jun 4, 2026, 06:13 PM · 20 / 22720227by ben.matrixJun 14, 2026, 10:41 AMAnyone got access to that court case database? Heard it's called PACER or something like that. Need it for some stuff I'm working on... hit me up if…
Started by greg2018 · Jun 2, 2026, 12:47 PM · 6 / 3846384by CyberNonceJun 5, 2026, 10:06 AMSo, there’s this new report on crypto ownership called "Individuals holding cryptoassets: uptake and understanding". HMRC got Kantar UK to do the…
Started by miner69 · May 9, 2026, 12:13 AM · 0 / 3190319by miner69May 9, 2026, 12:13 AMHey folks, I came across an article from Germany that claims a child porn image might be found in one of the early Bitcoin blocks. Apparently, some…
Started by eric.guru · Apr 1, 2026, 09:02 PM · 9 / 2129212by eric.guruApr 6, 2026, 02:05 AMCentralization is a major issue these days. Corruption, data privacy problems, and inefficiency are everywhere. No one knows where their KYC info…
Started by just_diamond · Mar 5, 2026, 05:46 AM · 21 / 21021210by ben.matrixMar 10, 2026, 05:58 AMToday is the day, new FCA rules on crypto advertising are in place. Looks like the big change is saying goodbye to "refer a friend" schemes and those…
Started by 0xSat · Feb 9, 2026, 02:33 PM · 12 / 10612106by planktonFeb 19, 2026, 10:17 AMSo, we’ve been hearing from some random folks about this issue. Seems like they’re not happy with us using the term "smartcontract". What’s up with…
Started by max_nonce · Feb 16, 2026, 07:27 AM · 2 / 1112111by max_nonceFeb 18, 2026, 03:30 AMSo apparently 150,000 BTC is about to be returned to owners. But how is that even gonna work? How does the Tokyo court know the wallet addresses of…
Started by just_gang · Feb 13, 2026, 12:38 PM · 11 / 39011390by ben.matrixFeb 14, 2026, 09:40 PMA group of senators is hitting up Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas for clarity on how border officers can search our phones and devices without…
Started by max2013 · Jan 13, 2026, 05:03 AM · 24 / 11924119by ben.matrixJan 27, 2026, 04:05 AMSo, the IRS just hired two guys from the private sector, Sulolit Mukherjee and Seth Wilks, to help with crypto tax stuff. Apparently, they’re going…
Started by plankton · Jan 25, 2026, 05:18 AM · 4 / 4334433by planktonJan 26, 2026, 05:42 PMThe IRS is planning to make crypto providers collect a ton of data about users, including names and Social Security numbers. Crazy right?
Started by max2013 · Jan 6, 2026, 05:27 AM · 21 / 48421484by ben.matrixJan 14, 2026, 05:31 PMSo, Governor Tim Walz just signed this bill, not just for bitcoin, but for all kinds of cryptocurrencies. Banks and credit unions can now offer…
Started by shard_2013 · Nov 18, 2025, 09:18 PM · 22 / 44122441by ben.matrixDec 2, 2025, 08:00 PMHey everyone, Just joined this forum and I need to share something shocking. A while back I grabbed a PDF from bitcoin.org and dug into its meta…
Started by fox51 · Oct 19, 2025, 05:47 AM · 7 / 1917191by mark2011Oct 20, 2025, 10:01 PMSo the U.S. Treasury is trying to get more power to go after crypto activity, even outside the U.S. Kinda wild, right? They want to enforce sanctions…
Started by max2013 · Oct 7, 2025, 12:57 AM · 18 / 45418454by ben.matrixOct 11, 2025, 11:31 AMSo the SEC just filed some more docs in NY. They’re claiming GRAM tokens are definitely a security. They even mentioned a Telegram staffer saying an…
Started by fewunderstand · Aug 23, 2025, 09:58 PM · 21 / 35621356by ben.matrixAug 29, 2025, 09:23 PMSo, the SEC is having a hard time hiring crypto experts. Apparently, people don’t wanna sell off their coins to work there. Seems like a bad…
Started by plankton · Jul 10, 2025, 12:45 AM · 20 / 402040by ben.matrixJul 15, 2025, 05:50 AMSo CFTC just dished out almost 350 million to whistleblowers. Crazy right? That's massive! But I wonder if they really rely on these guys too much...…
Started by plankton · May 17, 2025, 04:59 PM · 4 / 4694469by wallet_oracleMay 20, 2025, 06:14 AMSeems like many countries are kinda lost with defining Bitcoin. The laws we have just aren't cutting it for this whole crypto wave. Most places don’t…
Started by defi2014 · Apr 6, 2025, 04:42 PM · 20 / 35120351by ben.matrixApr 15, 2025, 11:22 PMCan’t wrap my head around the IRS rules. If I’m swapping BTC for some alt that’s only valued in BTC, do I even owe taxes on that? And then if I swap…
Started by tom2014 · Mar 15, 2025, 11:32 PM · 8 / 42842by serMar 20, 2025, 07:32 PMIs anyone here using CashApp for buying Bitcoin? How do they generate 1099-B forms? I read they issue these for anyone who "sells" coins, but I've…
Started by alpha2014 · Mar 9, 2025, 03:55 PM · 2 / 37237by alpha2014Mar 9, 2025, 08:19 PMTurkey is getting ready to roll out a new law to regulate crypto. They want to align with international standards and reduce risks tied to crypto…
Started by plankton · Jan 15, 2025, 03:27 PM · 21 / 13821138by ben.matrixJan 26, 2025, 11:00 AMLooks like Uncle Gary's getting his cut after missing out on that Binance fine. 😂 They were all puzzled why the SEC wasn't involved but guess they…
Started by chris2020 · Jan 10, 2025, 03:17 AM · 20 / 37920379by ben.matrixJan 26, 2025, 12:16 AMBusiness can often roll with high taxes or inflation as long as the rules are steady. They adjust prices and budgets accordingly. But when…
Started by 0xNinja · Dec 13, 2024, 06:03 AM · 20 / 352035by ben.matrixDec 17, 2024, 03:16 AMSo what do you guys think? Will Janet Yellen's nomination affect Bitcoin? She's been quite critical of it in the past.
Started by lynx_2009 · Oct 31, 2024, 08:12 AM · 13 / 15313153by ben.matrixNov 8, 2024, 01:24 PM