Regulation & Legal

Laws, taxes, licensing, jurisdictions.

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  • 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 / 490
  • Just 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 / 653
  • I’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 / 589
  • I’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 / 581
  • Just 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 / 638
  • Big 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 / 750
  • Hey 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 / 427
  • So 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 / 430
  • Heard 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 / 628
  • Hey 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 / 484
  • If 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 / 373
  • Starting 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 / 573
  • Is 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 / 708
  • I 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 / 470
  • A 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 / 462
  • These 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 / 472
  • So, 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 / 711
  • So 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 / 589
  • Wow, 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 / 359
  • So 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 / 737
  • So, 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 / 268
  • Blockchain 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 / 754
  • So, 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 / 773
  • Is 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 / 792
  • So 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 / 494