Regulation & Legal
Laws, taxes, licensing, jurisdictions.
Big news, Do Kwon has been caught in Montenegro.
Started by just_nonce · Feb 28, 2025, 11:00 PM · 21 / 72621726by ben.matrixMar 10, 2025, 12:39 PMIf you hold your coins over a year, you're looking at long-term capital gains taxes that could be as low as 0%, 15%, or 20%. But if you sell them…
Started by plankton · Mar 5, 2025, 04:49 AM · 6 / 6746674by probablynothingMar 10, 2025, 12:39 AMIs 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 / 3832383by alpha2014Mar 9, 2025, 08:19 PMSo, I just saw that the EU's securities regulators might allow crypto into investment products. Apparently, this UCITS framework is worth like €12…
Started by plankton · Mar 6, 2025, 12:11 AM · 0 / 7900790by planktonMar 6, 2025, 12:11 AMHey everyone, I’ve been making some cash betting on crypto sites. Gambling is tax-free in the UK, but crypto profits aren’t. So what’s the deal with…
Started by anon · Feb 22, 2025, 12:27 PM · 12 / 77212772by ben.matrixMar 1, 2025, 09:13 PMCrazy stuff going on with Trump, right? Just read a report about an Abu Dhabi royal secretly buying 49% of a crypto venture for like 500 million…
Started by plankton · Feb 19, 2025, 11:55 AM · 13 / 32313323by ben.matrixFeb 23, 2025, 12:48 AMSo, the president of Crypto Capital got arrested in Poland. They say he was linked to a drug cartel and was involved in money laundering via Bitfinex.
Started by alpha420 · Feb 10, 2025, 03:31 PM · 20 / 79720797by ben.matrixFeb 21, 2025, 11:12 AMLet’s talk about legal stuff happening in the UK, especially for those of us in the commonwealth who rely on UK courts for big appeals.
Started by dan_orbit · Jan 31, 2025, 02:57 PM · 4 / 6024602by SwiftLordFeb 1, 2025, 03:06 AMTurkey 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 / 52421524by 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 / 67220672by ben.matrixJan 26, 2025, 12:16 AMSEC is up to its old tricks again. That Wells notice just means they're gearing up for a lawsuit. Bad news for the market, but it could also set some…
Started by chris2020 · Dec 27, 2024, 05:09 PM · 21 / 45421454by ben.matrixJan 4, 2025, 10:54 PMInterpol just nabbed over 5,500 crooks and seized around $400 million in the process. That's wild!
Started by dan_sat · Dec 25, 2024, 04:53 PM · 8 / 7378737by planktonDec 29, 2024, 08:42 PMSo there's this guy who lost 16 Bitcoin and is now suing the parents of the thieves. Seems kinda wild, right?
Started by shrimp · Dec 12, 2024, 11:41 AM · 19 / 68319683by ben.matrixDec 18, 2024, 05:47 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 / 32420324by ben.matrixDec 17, 2024, 03:16 AMSo a Japanese court just said bitcoins lost in the Mt. Gox collapse aren’t really owned by anyone. Crazy, right? I'm not sure how to feel about it…
Started by lynx2009 · Dec 12, 2024, 03:46 AM · 4 / 7134713by alpha420Dec 12, 2024, 08:22 PMCryptocurrency has really taken off over the last few years, right? It's used everywhere now as a way to trade, assess value, or just hold onto your…
Started by mr_matrix · Nov 16, 2024, 07:48 PM · 6 / 6126612by planktonNov 17, 2024, 07:24 PMSo 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 / 44613446by ben.matrixNov 8, 2024, 01:24 PMSo, apparently Intersango owes a ton of users a bunch of bitcoin. Patrick Strateman swiped millions worth of bitcoin from thousands. A lot of people…
Started by mr_fox · Sep 22, 2024, 01:00 PM · 14 / 71114711by ben.matrixSep 28, 2024, 06:57 PMWhat’s your country’s stance on crypto taxes? Also, anyone tried a Bitcoin ATM? I heard they popped up at Melbourne airport.
Started by c01n404 · Sep 6, 2024, 11:41 PM · 20 / 48220482by ben.matrixSep 15, 2024, 10:04 AMHey, I'm on the hunt for a whitelabel MSB license but can't seem to find much. Anyone know where I can lease or rent one?
Started by stake_defi · Aug 30, 2024, 03:30 PM · 10 / 53910539by RogueCobraSep 4, 2024, 06:40 AMSaw this article about CAR dropping Bitcoin. They made it legal tender last year but now they're reversing that decision. Seems things weren't as…
Started by farm2009 · Aug 10, 2024, 07:57 PM · 23 / 67823678by ben.matrixAug 24, 2024, 04:07 PMGot a question about BTC loans and taxes. If I loan BTC to a friend and get cash back later, is that taxable? What if he just wipes the loan? Seems…
Started by guru1337 · Aug 11, 2024, 09:56 AM · 16 / 39516395by 0xRocketAug 14, 2024, 02:14 PMA guy is accusing his wife of using CCTV to steal 2,323 bitcoin from his hardware wallet. That's like 172 million bucks. This is gonna be a wild…
Started by plankton · Jul 30, 2024, 04:07 AM · 21 / 53321533by ben.matrixAug 14, 2024, 11:55 AMSo, BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF is hitting Brazil tomorrow. Just saw it on here. They'll trade their iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF on B3. Pretty big move for…
Started by plankton · Jul 20, 2024, 09:09 AM · 18 / 59518595by ben.matrixJul 26, 2024, 11:31 AMHey everyone, What’s your approach for dealing with GAAP accounting when you're running bitcoind or lnd on the main network? I mean more about the…
Started by seed_defi · Jul 23, 2024, 06:11 AM · 7 / 4717471by pixel_vaultJul 26, 2024, 06:22 AM