Regulation & Legal

Let’s talk about how different countries handle cryptocurrencies and their legal status. Interested to know where crypto is banned or taxed. Got a…

Huge operation just wrapped up! Nearly 3,500 arrests and they seized about $300 million across 34 countries. Targeted stuff like voice phishing,…

Thinking of swapping crypto for fiat? I’ve got you covered! I offer cash and bank transfer options. If you go with a bank transfer, I'll give you…

I made around 4k this year from trading on Gemini. Just wondering, do I need to report that? There are so many tiny transactions, it gets…

A buddy of mine is going through a nasty divorce. He just found out his wife was cheating on him. In the process, he's transferred a lot of his…

Update: Feb 19, 2014 This thread isn't really getting updated much anymore. As Bitcoin spreads its wings, every country will start having its own…

Just saw this report. The National Police of Ukraine took down a cyber crime ring that was scamming people involved in crypto. Basically, these guys…

Just saw the latest from Lagarde about Bitcoin regulation... sounds kinda serious.

So I just read that some places might hit you with a tax on Bitcoin profits... 20% tax, seriously? Sounds like the government thinks it's a lottery…

I’ve got 5 bitcoins that I bought over the last 5 years using dollar-cost averaging. If I sell them, how do I tell the IRS which ones are short term…

Can't believe EU is doing this again... they really don’t get it. How's innovation supposed to thrive if they just keep slapping rules everywhere?…

The European Parliament just approved some new sanctions laws that cover crypto too. They’re trying to standardize how these rules are enforced…

I was scrolling through some posts and came across a discussion about EU taxes on crypto. Most of the replies seem pretty negative for those trying…

Spain is making it harder to withdraw cash over 3,000 euros, with fines hitting 150k. Not surprising given the EU's trends, especially with…

So the OCC just put out a statement saying banks can engage in crypto stuff like custody and stablecoins. Sounds like good news for crypto adoption…

I'm seeing a lot of buzz about the Bitcoin Clarity Act getting closer to becoming law. Some folks are celebrating because it could mean a regulatory…

TL;DR: A court messed up my case on crypto because an expert from Chainalysis couldn't trace 16 BTC that I can track for sure. The judge thinks I…

Big news, guys! Wilshire Phoenix just filed a FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT with the SEC. Wonder if this will actually get approved. If it does, it…

So the UK is trying to be the go-to place for crypto businesses. They’re all about being transparent and supporting growth. Sounds good, right? But…

So, I just saw this news about a guy in the Netherlands getting arrested for stealing bitcoin and laundering it... I wonder if he was behind some old…

I’ve got some crypto already but just tried to buy a little bit of BTCC, you know, that Canadian Bitcoin ETF. Every time I try through HSBC Invest…

So many countries are still stuck in the past, refusing to embrace crypto. They think it's harmful for the economy and just want to ban it instead of…

Just heard some good news! No ban on crypto in Pakistan. It’s more of a warning to keep newcomers cautious about scams. Pretty wild, huh?

So the NAC Foundation wants Trump to dig into these AML Bitcoin files and see if they were held back for legit national security reasons or just to…

So basically, this guy was part of a group that hacked corporate systems, right? They stole sensitive data like customer info, then sold it on dark…