Regulation & Legal
Laws, taxes, licensing, jurisdictions.
Crypto's kinda wild, huh? Just heard about Kroll leaking some sensitive info from FTX claimants. Like, how does this even happen? Security in crypto…
Started by hodler_vector · Jul 23, 2024, 11:03 AM · 3 / 4903490by planktonJul 25, 2024, 04:26 PMJust saw the new rules for crypto trading in Hong Kong. From June 1, they’re rolling out these licensing measures. Sounds like they wanna protect…
Started by plankton · Jul 17, 2024, 04:06 PM · 16 / 65316653by ben.matrixJul 24, 2024, 05:18 AMI’ve noticed something interesting every year... from November to January, Bitcoin takes a dive. Then it keeps dropping till around April. After tax…
Started by alt_fox · Jul 5, 2024, 11:44 AM · 11 / 58911589by ben.matrixJul 8, 2024, 03:18 PMI’ve noticed that in my country, government jobs usually mean better stability compared to private firms. But with so many layoffs happening in the…
Started by im_falcon · Jun 7, 2024, 11:49 PM · 20 / 58120581by ben.matrixJun 16, 2024, 09:53 AMJust read that 14 got life sentences for bitcoin theft after that businessman was kidnapped. They were trying to extort like 750 bitcoin. It’s wild…
Started by b3ar69 · Jun 10, 2024, 12:42 PM · 15 / 63815638by danomegaJun 13, 2024, 07:01 AMBig news from Mongolia's largest bank, TDB! They’re rolling out crypto services like custody and loans. This could really push crypto adoption…
Started by basedking · Apr 24, 2024, 06:58 AM · 13 / 75013750by ben.matrixMay 5, 2024, 10:29 AMHey there, Some folks are all about keeping their crypto trades under wraps, mainly to dodge taxes, while others prefer to live stress-free and just…
Started by lonesage · Apr 30, 2024, 08:06 PM · 12 / 42712427by planktonMay 5, 2024, 07:23 AMSo I heard that CARF is making exchanges track user earnings from crypto sales. Crazy times ahead, huh? UK is really leading the charge on this.…
Started by MadNova · Apr 23, 2024, 02:22 PM · 19 / 43019430by 0xApeMay 1, 2024, 04:15 PMHeard there’s this new spending bill that could throw sanctions onto crypto? Seems that some Senate office is chatting with industry insiders about…
Started by plankton · Apr 20, 2024, 10:38 AM · 10 / 62810628by chris2020Apr 23, 2024, 08:19 PMHey folks, I just got a legal document in the mail about the FTX bankruptcy case. Is anyone else seeing this? I think it’s connected to my info being…
Started by im_whale · Apr 8, 2024, 02:42 AM · 6 / 4846484by planktonApr 9, 2024, 10:43 PMIf an exchange takes taxes out during withdrawals, does that clear you from paying taxes to the government? Or do you still need to do your own tax…
Started by mark.viper · Mar 17, 2024, 04:41 AM · 20 / 37320373by ben.matrixMar 30, 2024, 11:58 AMStarting July 1, AUSTRAC's rolling out new AML checks for VASPs under this Travel Rule thing. This is part of a bunch of planned reforms since 2025,…
Started by 0xGuru · Mar 24, 2024, 09:29 AM · 9 / 5739573by planktonMar 29, 2024, 01:22 PMIs bitcoin taxed in Canada? I think it’s taxed when you sell it, right? But what if you buy Monero or Pirate Chain after? Can they track it? Got…
Started by alpha_lynx · Mar 18, 2024, 11:47 AM · 8 / 7088708by fox_rock3tMar 22, 2024, 06:45 PMI just found out FATF's putting pressure on all exchanges to follow strict guidelines. Companies like Ciphertrace are stepping in to guide them on…
Started by fullnode · Mar 1, 2024, 11:37 AM · 19 / 47019470by just_ravenMar 11, 2024, 11:27 PMA lot of ICOs kicked up dust in 2017, right? Some got slapped with SEC allegations for supposedly selling securities instead of just regular tokens.…
Started by alpha420 · Feb 19, 2024, 02:29 AM · 14 / 46214462by fullnodeFeb 25, 2024, 02:36 AMThese G20 guidelines are a sneaky ploy. They're pushing for a cashless society while undermining peer-to-peer cash systems. It’s absurd that tech…
Started by mr_diamond · Feb 13, 2024, 08:49 PM · 20 / 47220472by ben.matrixFeb 24, 2024, 09:49 AMSo, KuCoin's in hot water with the DOJ now. They’re claiming the exchange and its founders messed up with US anti-money laundering laws. Crazy times.
Started by plankton · Feb 6, 2024, 05:10 AM · 10 / 71110711by BasedDefiFeb 7, 2024, 04:26 AMSo the CFTC just scored a win against Ooki DAO, calling it a "person" in their ruling... crazy right? They slapped them with a hefty six-digit fine.…
Started by plankton · Jan 30, 2024, 12:11 AM · 0 / 5890589by planktonJan 30, 2024, 12:11 AMWow, just saw the news about Roger Ver getting arrested in Spain. The U.S. is going after him for tax evasion, almost 50 mil! He used to be a big…
Started by atlas51 · Jan 24, 2024, 06:49 AM · 1 / 3591359by 0x4lphaJan 24, 2024, 07:27 AMSo BlackRock and MSCI are being investigated by Congress for having investments in Chinese companies. Apparently, these companies are on some US…
Started by plankton · Jan 14, 2024, 09:56 AM · 22 / 73722737by ben.matrixJan 23, 2024, 10:23 PMSo, the U.S. sees Bitcoin as a "convertible virtual currency" right now. If it gets recognized as legal tender somewhere, like El Salvador, it may…
Started by wizard_2016 · Dec 19, 2023, 08:59 PM · 20 / 26820268by ben.matrixDec 23, 2023, 07:50 PMBlockchain is definitely shaking things up in every industry, including legal. Its transparent and unchangeable ledger makes it super reliable for…
Started by di4mond365 · Nov 20, 2023, 12:05 PM · 8 / 7548754by alpha420Nov 24, 2023, 02:27 AMSo, I've been thinking about how all this hidden wealth is trying to get legit. Seems like a lot of people with dark money are looking for ways to…
Started by wolf_proto · Nov 18, 2023, 09:43 AM · 0 / 7730773by wolf_protoNov 18, 2023, 09:43 AMIs anyone else having issues with Payeer? My funds are stuck because they are doing an AML/KYC review. I submitted all the documents last Sunday and…
Started by im_rocket · Nov 4, 2023, 03:13 PM · 2 / 7922792by im_rocketNov 4, 2023, 10:35 PMSo Yang Zuoxing got arrested in China over some legal issues. He used to be a big deal at Bitmain before starting his own company a few years back.…
Started by lord88 · Sep 13, 2023, 04:02 PM · 3 / 4943494by probablynothingSep 15, 2023, 06:16 AM