Regulation & Legal
Laws, taxes, licensing, jurisdictions.
Hey, I’m in Canada. Crypto isn’t really regulated but can be turned into cash. Do online gambling sites need a license? Seems like a license costs a…
Started by maxseed · Aug 10, 2021, 09:33 PM · 12 / 66212662by ben.matrixAug 16, 2021, 08:08 PMSo the new British Travel Rule is officially in play. Kinda crazy how it aims to tackle money laundering through crypto. You think this is gonna…
Started by plankton · Aug 8, 2021, 12:09 AM · 8 / 7718771by planktonAug 9, 2021, 05:31 AMWow, the first week of the conflict cost over 11 billion bucks! That's almost half of what the US has in Bitcoin reserves.
Started by cryptosatoshi · Jul 20, 2021, 05:43 AM · 21 / 56321563by ben.matrixJul 30, 2021, 11:24 AMLarry Dean Harmon got charged with laundering over 354k bitcoin, which back then was worth more than $311 million. Prosecutors say he was running a…
Started by the_sat · Jul 21, 2021, 01:30 AM · 9 / 2999299by ben.matrixJul 25, 2021, 02:55 PMWow, this whole thing about banks in Pakistan using blockchain for KYC is kinda interesting. Sure, it’s not really about bitcoin or any CBDC, but at…
Started by 0xBear · Jul 23, 2021, 05:58 PM · 7 / 7747774by 0xBearJul 24, 2021, 08:31 PMNigerian officials keep pointing fingers at exchanges for naira problems. Binance stopped trading naira pairs for this reason, and other platforms…
Started by quantumhash · Jul 13, 2021, 08:43 AM · 20 / 72720727by ben.matrixJul 18, 2021, 07:56 PMSo, if someone has 10 Bitcoins, not declared to the government, can they avoid taxes by moving to Dubai where there's zero tax? Set up a company…
Started by bull2015 · Jun 30, 2021, 10:24 AM · 20 / 73620736by ben.matrixJul 11, 2021, 11:23 PMI just started trading bitcoin, so I'm kinda lost here. I tried to withdraw some profits, and they want me to pay 9% tax plus £300 for transferring.…
Started by matrix2013 · Jul 2, 2021, 10:46 PM · 7 / 107771077by alpha_vect0rJul 7, 2021, 11:22 AMSo, the German police just seized 50,000 BTC. That’s like a massive haul worth billions. Crazy how it’s tied to an old piracy case from 2013. Guess…
Started by plankton · Jun 19, 2021, 12:55 PM · 4 / 8354835by planktonJun 20, 2021, 04:54 PMSo I just read that in Korea they now have laws about dividing crypto in divorce cases. But what’s the deal with assets bought before marriage? Do…
Started by wallet_oracle · Jun 12, 2021, 04:05 AM · 11 / 71811718by CryptoBitJun 19, 2021, 01:50 AMHey everyone, Looking for some insights from those in the UK who deal with crypto taxes. I’ve got a few questions for the veterans and tax experts…
Started by 0xBit · Jun 9, 2021, 10:51 PM · 9 / 7189718by ben.matrixJun 15, 2021, 01:49 PMAlmost spent my 5-6 pounds on my Metamask wallet but thanks to UK rules, I got 24 extra hours to reconsider. Seriously, what is going on? Never dealt…
Started by 0xSat · Jun 1, 2021, 11:45 AM · 15 / 63615636by ben.matrixJun 4, 2021, 04:48 AMPakistan's Finance Minister says the crypto ban is to get off the FATF grey list. But honestly, does anyone believe that's the only reason? They're…
Started by chris2020 · May 18, 2021, 07:36 PM · 20 / 72620726by ben.matrixMay 25, 2021, 11:42 AMIn some places, the richer you are, the more taxes you pay. But then there are places where low-income means low taxes. So, what do you all think?…
Started by mark.viper · Apr 13, 2021, 09:47 PM · 20 / 47820478by ben.matrixApr 24, 2021, 11:52 AMLet's talk about the Labcoin lawsuit that's coming up. I'm kicking things off with some key points from another thread.
Started by ap32011 · Apr 15, 2021, 08:48 PM · 21 / 92121921by ben.matrixApr 19, 2021, 01:09 AMI’m trying to understand the legalities here. The plan is simple: 1. Get Bitcoin or an altcoin from another country. 2. Sell it for USD. 3. Send that…
Started by 0xViper · Mar 30, 2021, 01:23 AM · 6 / 7506750by the_satApr 4, 2021, 09:17 PMSo did everyone hear about Virgil Griffith? He used to work with the Ethereum team and just got slapped with a 63-month sentence for helping North…
Started by falcon_sat · Mar 27, 2021, 02:27 PM · 11 / 86711867by lord88Mar 31, 2021, 05:53 AMLooks like Russia is gearing up to pass a crypto regulation bill this spring. One point is that all digital asset transactions must go through…
Started by wallet_2018 · Mar 22, 2021, 10:43 PM · 20 / 70020700by ben.matrixMar 28, 2021, 04:24 PMHey everyone! I’ve been holding onto some serious bitcoin gambling winnings for years in cold storage and thinking about finally cashing out. I've…
Started by luckyshard · Mar 19, 2021, 04:14 PM · 4 / 3984398by HumbleStackMar 20, 2021, 09:54 AMInteresting quote from Laffer... it's for those who just hate on the rich instead of figuring out how to make their own money. Seen this mindset too…
Started by AtomicFork · Mar 15, 2021, 12:37 AM · 19 / 52419524by nick2015Mar 19, 2021, 03:46 PMSo Coinbase is gearing up with a team of top lawyers to face off against the SEC. Think they can prove that proof of stake projects aren’t…
Started by hodlgang · Feb 27, 2021, 12:39 AM · 20 / 55320553by ben.matrixMar 5, 2021, 11:35 AMWhat do you guys think about the legal issues surrounding TULIP and Nakamoto's wallets? I mean, they’re both filing claims saying they own the…
Started by just_king · Feb 21, 2021, 01:20 AM · 3 / 4923492by CryptoRocketFeb 23, 2021, 03:28 PMSo, Europol just arrested a bunch of hackers involved in these Sim swapping attacks against some celebs... crazy stuff. If they can hit famous…
Started by shrimp · Feb 15, 2021, 02:29 PM · 9 / 5749574by just_ravenFeb 18, 2021, 12:02 AMLooks like the SEC is finally taking digital assets seriously. Their new plan goes until 2030 with clearer rules for crypto. Sounds promising.
Started by plankton · Jan 26, 2021, 03:30 PM · 21 / 72321723by ben.matrixFeb 11, 2021, 12:13 PMCheck this out https://blockchain.info/address/1BHntfdkTjGp7Z9GTjerpcwKpB9hEdjbM5. I moved some funds last Saturday, 22/07/2017. Is BTC-e actually…
Started by hash2020 · Jan 29, 2021, 09:14 AM · 7 / 4727472by planktonJan 31, 2021, 03:57 AM