Is owning bitcoin a crime?

[threesome333]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

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[LFC_Bitcoin]

No

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[Wendigo]

Is owning money a crime? Because money facilitates the trading of such illegal things, too. If/when Bitcoin is regulated in your country of residence and you are obligated by law to declare any possession of Bitcoin but you haven't done so, then owning Bitcoin might be illegal.

[Msile]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

[Pistachiop]

Not where I am from. There is no penalty or punishment for the owing, buying, selling or use of bitcoin so it is not a crime neither is it illegal.

[Rishabh riyz]

How can holding a digital currency be a crime !?
NO it's obviously not a crime .
Though it's anonymous and many nations kinda restrict and don't want their public to interact with bitcoins and other crypto currencies directly , holding it wouldn't be considered a crime.

[DreezHoly]

 
Owning BTC is not a crime at all. in some countries BTC has been banned and is considered illegal while in others its legalized, so it entirely depends on which country one is,

[akram143]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

Yes it is not a crime by owning a bitcoin so I think bitcoin cannot be used as illegal money  ir is only the new of or new method of payment so I think bitcoin has not been used as illegal or holding bitcoins is not illegal .

[codpku]

Owning bitcoin was a crime? It depend
Depend from where you get that bitcoin, if you get if from sell drugs, gun or something that restricted ofcourse that was a crime you involved with that transaction
But if you only use bitcoin for you to make you rich thats not crime

[jerick06]

Owning bitcoin was a crime? It depend
Depend from where you get that bitcoin, if you get if from sell drugs, gun or something that restricted ofcourse that was a crime you involved with that transaction
But if you only use bitcoin for you to make you rich thats not crime

Agreed. It depends on the person holding a bitcoin. Wether he/she will use it in an illegal transaction. But it doesn't mean that if bitcoin is used for illegal purposes, holding a bitcoin is a crime.

[pxo.011]

haha what the hell is this question?? are you serious? bitcoin is not a crime because you are not committing on any crime in trading even in the bounty task

[Tipsters]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Wow, Canada is really making actions do apprehend the criminals and protect the people from crimes. Owning bitcoin is not a crime if you only use it for legal purposes. I can't believe we humans always make a way to make things worst. These people in the deep web abuses technology and only use it for their selfish and dangerous actions. Its up to us whether we use bitcoin for the greater good or the evil.

[rommelo24]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning bitcoin is not a crime, the crime there occurs when you buy something illegal using bitcoin. The problem here if someone will set up a black market for his contraband and accepts digital currency as payment but i think it is traceable. Not good for illegal activities if this digital currency is traceable.

[iv4n]

It would mean that this forum is full with hardcore criminals. Thymos would be some like godfather Don Corleone, with all his lieutenants and soldiers, If you wish to join the clan you need to pass  initiation, like to hack some bank or old lady and then you will be able to join us here. What kind of thread this newbies post is sometimes ridiculous. Sometimes I don`t should I laugh or cry, but somethings will never change I guess, they keep coming and there is no cure for that.

[avikz]

Owning bitcoin or any other cryptos is not a crime in Canada. The Canadian government is just worried for the black market trade that is happening through dark web where the medium of payment is crypto currency. That's where the problem is. Even we can't deny the fact that crypto currency is an ideal medium of payment for such illegal trades. That's where the gap exists. Neither the Canadian government nor this article mentioned that owning crypto currency is illegal in Canada. It's the usage of crypto currency to facilitate such illegal trades through dark web. The existence of dark web is the problem for them and it is true for the majority of the countries nowadays. But this gap can be bridged through proper training to the investigating officers. Blindly saying crypto currency is illegal, is not what the article means. So stop panicking!

[JerryJam]

Having a lot of money is not a crime. It all depends on how they are earned and for what purpose they are directed.A person who does not have a gun can be a criminal and without it, For example, be a drug dealer or a thief. In some cases, bitcoin can be an instrument in the hands of criminals. But I believe that bitcoin should carry a peaceful mission. And most people have good intentions.

[ALOIS]

It depend on the country. For example, in Russia owning bitcoin is not a crime, but if you try to pay in bitcoins this is a serious crime. If you change BTC for fiat and do not pay taxes - this is a crime.

[Ziomuro27]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

It depends on the person who hold it and the country that he lived in. We have perception about the bitcoin curremcy some may said that it use for crimes such as gambling, on tge other side that it's their hope to build their better future, that it helps them to provide their neccesities. For me owning a bitcoin is not a crime like what i said earlier it depends on a person who holds it. Yes, maybe other country considered it as a crime cause bitcoin is uncontrollable which a single person can't stop it. For me i would just support bitcoin, cause I can get more benefits with it.

[michellee]

I don't think that owning bitcoin is a crime but maybe in a country that doesn't allow bitcoin, it will be a crime. but I don't see that if we own bitcoin, we can break any law. and if you are afraid to own bitcoin then you can sell your bitcoin and get the money and get out from bitcoin without any plan to come back in bitcoin world again.

[babyaia]

Owning a bitcoin is not a crime.Owning a bitcoin is a miracle specially to us poor people,miracle because it can changes some aspects of our life the way of living in terms of financial status,social life and we can't deny that in terms of relationship status with relatives also.I wish I have a bitcoin in my wallet now.

[Tiklohor]

bitcoin is not a crime. how money can be a crime. you write your questions more correctly

[sashulya7979]

Of course, there are not those who buy bitcoin do not carry illegal actions and can safely buy and sell without any punishments

[Red-Apple]

No

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the correct answer actually depends on where you live!
for instance there are 2 maybe 3 countries out of 40+ countries that have actually banned bitcoin. countries such as Bangladesh and if you live in these countries owning bitcoin is in fact a crime. but the rest of the world it is not!

[s0beit]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun  
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I believe no because holding a bitcoin is like holding money as well and it is what we could use to buy our daily necessities. Having it depends on how we responsibly handle it. The way we spend and use it matters to our living. It is not a crime to hold bitcoin but it is actually a blessing.

[eternalgloom]

The article doesn't even state that owning Bitcoin is a crime, it just mentions that it's used often for criminal activity on the internet.
This isn't even newsworthy, everything that's mentioned in the article is stuff that has been written down before in other articles. Not exactly new stuff..

They will probably use this to impose tighter regulations though.

[batang_bitcoin]

The title is misleading of this thread and as well as the title of the article. I agree with what eternalgloom said that the article doesn't says anything about that having a bitcoin is a crime. The article is tackling about the illegal use of bitcoin and taking down the biggest dark market which is silk road. And by reading the last words in the article it says that both bitcoin and dollar should be accountable and treated as the same with these illegal trades.

[andrei214]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Possessing bitcoin is not a crime unless you uses it to commit crimes and doing any bad things that could make it illegal.If you use it for your own or other goods and you uses it in good way, theres nothing to worry about.

[noelanora99]

It's not owning a bitcoin that makes it a crime, it's how one use it. Although there's no denying that it could use in a crime, it's still depend on a person's conscience and self moral to make those decisions.

[alphaomega.f]

depends on the country you reside in. some government consider any bitcoin-related activity as illegal, so it is a crime and many people are now in jail because they've been caught mining or trading and now they are charged of what they call "money laundering". some consider it as legal and even pushes people to use bitcoin, but some countries still have no say about bitcoin.

[Johnny Lgz]

Is holding a money a crime? Since I can buy gun too with it!!!!
Duh, this topic made my blood burn a little today, if you hold bitcoin in a country that ban it then it is a crime, oppositely on countries who allowed it, it does become crime when you use it to crime but if you use it to help and earn then its only logical purpose.

[Lodipetmalu]

We can not consider owning a bitcoin as a crime since the government of our country doesn't prohibits it nor put it as an illegal. Also there is no crime motive of owning a bitcoin, it has no bad effect to everyone.

[audaciousbeing]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

To say holding bitcoin is illegal is same way to say everyone who owns gun in the US is doing so illegally but that is not it. In the contest of the law, it's what its being used for that makes it illegal or legal. It is then safe to say that the end use of bitcoin just like any form of currency would decide whether its legal or illegal. For someone who hold bitcoin and donate to charity, that wouldn't be a crime at all but based on the article that emphasis is laid only on the negative sides of holding bitcoin, we can conclude that its purely illegal and anyone caught should be made to face the full force of the law.

[Juggy777]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Hell no this stupid media people won't let us the community have peace and it's absurd to the the length they'll slip to. This all is done at the behest of white collar bankers who're running scared as bitcoins is biting into their commission and I'm proud owner of whatever bitcoins I have. Do not fall for this fud ignore them

[dado7]

Your question should actually be - is it moral?
Even holding a gun is considered legal if you have a license, however, I would highly doubt considering it moral unless you were a hunter... some people even doubt that, but I think we will never get to the bottom of what should really be considered moral and what should not...

Some things are fairly easy though.

Bitcoin is considered legal, and furthermore, I would say it should also be considered highly moral. Blockchain and Bitcoin were developed because their creator (or creators) was very dissatisfied with the way the current financial systems work. Primary emission of money is controlled by private bankers, distribution is very inefficient and institutions like Wall Street, S&P, Moody's or Fitch have enough power to control the financial system in such way that they can even create and end financial crisis (deliberately or not). If you are all for a system that has a purpose of making a financial system fairer, I would say you are on a more moral side of the things.....

[jakelyson]

There are countries who declared bitcoin illegal. There are some who wants to regulate bitcoin and have laws concerning it. There are countries who consider bitcoin legal. Now, what country do you belong? If it is not illegal in your country, then it you can hold all the bitcoins you want without any concern.

[tannerchum]

Owning a bitcoin is not a crime and likely it cannot do anything that people might hurt. Bitcoin is a job a huge hope for unemployed and even employed people who took a looked for an investment as an income for today and for the future. Even though bitcoin is not yet stable bit it is an advantages for the sake of others who really in need. So it means people is very useful.

[Dudeperfect]

In my country there is no law that prohibits us from holding or using cryptocurrencies but it is crime to use Bitcoin/any other thing with the intention to evade tax or to get involved with the illegitimate activities.

There is misconception among newbies that no one can track their crypto activity but in fact, government can find you if you are conducting any crime with it.

* Woman busted sending thousands in bitcoin to ISIS.

Using Bitcoin for general purpose is not legal but that's not illegal too so things are still in the gray area in most of the countries.

[josephine85]

Of course not. It is not a crime, but, it is an opportunity instead. It gives you chance of getting rich if you will know already the business. To others, owning a btc is a blessing. A friend of mine becomes now financially stable since he joined the Bitcoin community.

[AlexAtom]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

wrong analogy. how can bitcoin treated same as gun ?
you can kill people by owning a bitcoin ? no.
with bitcoin, you can invest your funds for the future. with guns? you can shoot peoples.

[exul]

Bitcoin is nothing but an alternative currency. Governments may not give their 100% support on it, that doesn’t make it illegal. Yeah one or two Governments have banned Bitcoin in their countries, still that doesn’t mean it’s a crime to hold Coins. Nope, it’s not any crime.

[iillaa]

well its not a crime  at least from where i came from     

maybe you think so because all of the new rules and restriction and regulation of icos and  tax on crypto in usa  and many dramatic stuff happened in media

[Haxor321]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning bitcoin is really not a crime. This technolgy has a mission and vision that helps people to make the easiest and fastest way in doing transaction and it's really help for the financial stability of people. It has a good cause whilw entering to the market. Maybe some of us saying that holding it is a crime because other people are using it in a wrong way. This is means that btc is not a crime and the people on itself are the one who responsible in doing a crime.

[Cofee.BLUE]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

For me it's a big No, bitcoin never be a crime in my eyes because it helps many people to reaching everyone's dream in life. It always serves the opportunity and benefits to us.  All of this we can consider as the basis that holding it is not being a crime. Maybe the perspective of some of us is like that because some other people are using btc in wrong way and totally abusing this system.  But in this case the one who did the crime is none other than but people.I believe that  we are the one who are resnposible for everything's gonna happen to our btc.

[Crypto-mim]

Now not at all, owning bitcoin will be the best decision someone can ever take. There are some countries who does not have the clear vision of future. Hope they will get it soon.

[HanaTenun]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

not to me, I think the crime can come and it appears where bitcoin can also be entered into crime one example as a fundraiser or search for criminal it all back again to the vision of the mission of the investors themselves

[xuan87]

Of course not, holding crypto is just the same as holding currency, and not only Bitcoin being used to buy something illegal Fiat also being used for that kind of thing, the government need to have a better point of view rather than associate Bitcoin with the criminal activity

[hosseinimr93]

No. It's not a crime if you are only holding bitcoin. And I don't think any country know bitcoin holders as criminals.
You can also trade to earn more money. You can also buy or sell things where paying with bitcoin is possible. But bitcoin is useful for some crimes and there are many stories about this.  As long as you have not done anything illegal, you are not a criminal.

[Lorna t]

    Great!! The Canada really makes the way to apprehended criminal and protect people from a crime .owning a bitcoin is not crime if only it is for legal purpose .I do not believe we are humans always doing the way to make things worse is that people are profound web abuses in technology and use them alone for their selfish and fearful actions here up for us whether we use bitcoin for the greater good or bad also.

[goku21]

I think legit bitcoin because so many bitcoin supporters in other countries they like bitcoin because of its future in person so they love bitcoin even when the bitcoin price drops

[MiningBattalion]

It's not a crime  to hold the bitcoin and I don't think any country consider bitcoin holders as criminals and you can also trade to earn more bitcoin and bitcoin is illegal in only four country in G20 countries.

[nara1892]

I don't think gun is the best parable. Probablg knife is better. Because we can use knife to slice meat, so we can eat the meat. We can use bitcoin as currency so we can buy some stuff. Then we also can use knife to kill someone like some people use bitcoin for crime. However, bitcoin is good or not depends on the users.

[CHENIEN]

Holding and owning bitcoin is not actually a crime, bitcoin is like an assets of a properties that contributes to the life status become financially stable. And when we say owning bitcoin is a crime, well let us consider that there are some people using for a crime actions, so difinitely, it depends upon the persons who owns bitcoin on how the way they use their bitcoin, rather than that, bitcoin is no liable or liabilities for any bad actions for the people who used bitcoin for any bad or criminal actions. Bitcoin is actually similar to fiat or any real paper money that can be used any time depends on what any purposes that used by a certain person.

[CryptoNick23]

I think it's an exaggeration, you can not put the equal sign between the two. Bitcoin does not kill anybody.

[uray]

It all depends upon your jurisdiction, some countries will ban it while others will accept it, since bitcoin can be traded anyone in the world ,i do not see any change even if some countries come up with a ban as the people are free to use any exchange they want.

[OuterTech]

Bitcoin ownership does not violate the law. Bitcoin or any other currency may be used by corporations and individuals for illegal purposes. Owning the cryptos proves that you are a dynamic person, catching up with the trend when the paper money is becoming less and less popular today.

[plaintiff77]

I dont think so.If you earn it in a good way so theres no way for you to be afraid.Some people uses bitcoin in a bad way like terrorist and druglords.However earning bitcoin in a good is not a crime.

[butcherme]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

As long as it is not illegal in your country it is not a crime. Cryptocurrency is considered a monry since it has a value and it can be converted to fiat or used to pay products and services.

[Oasisman]

Blackmarket and any other illegal transactions has already existed long before Bitcoin arrives.

Is Bitcoin making it more easier for the drug cartel and crminals to transact because of its anonymity feature?
Yes, these makes everything easy for them. But, the real question is, why did they made a lot of illegal transactions before with the use of fiat currency and traditional banking system when everything was traceable?
That's all because they're are big syndicates that could controls the Government, while the Government controls the economy.

Now, why are the government is putting the blame to cryptocurrency and laballed as a tool for future criminal activities?
Simple, its because government cannot control cryptocurrency specially Bitcoin, and criminals, drug cartels, and syndicates can move and do transactions directly on their own without the protection and help from the government.

If you come to think of it, it doesnt really make any difference.
 

[akashark]

Owing bitcoin is not a crime, Rather It is the matter of proud! But some countries where bitcoin is banned and illegal, I think there owing bitcoin is a crime like Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, if you trade bitcoin and if police would know then they will catch you!! So, owing bitcoin is also a crime in some countries.

[lala.gn]

Someone who has bitcoin is not a crime,it all depends on the person,want to use criminal.want as a business,for example,have a bitcoin only as trading and payment instruments to buy something which is not breaking the law.

[michellee]

and if we are only owning bitcoin it is not included in a crime because we don't use the bitcoin and only have in our wallet. and I think if we use bitcoin too, it is not a crime and I don't think that the government can check for every their citizen to know which people that have bitcoin in their home. it still far away from the government and they cannot detect who is owning bitcoin in their country.

[yj300316]

No, not at all. why owning bitcoin is related to crime ?
It is not that we got bitcoin from nowhere, we buy and invest bitcoin with our money, so it is legal.
bitcoin is a long term investment. everyone can earn profit from holding it long term.

[rerek007]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

How come that when you owning a bitcoin is a crime you don't even hurt or bother anyone around you

[AniviaBtc]

Holding a gun? Why do bitcoins kill? Bitcoins are not illegal. Can be abroad because it is illegal and can be complied with. But in countries like the Philippines it is legal and you can freely use it

[rajkr]

It is extremely wrong.Holding BTC is no crime.It may be misconception among many people.It is assets and can be hold ,only it's malicious use is crime.People are using BTC currency in illegal trading.Overall it is not crime to hold BTC.

[gesdan]

owning bitcoin is not a crime, the crime is if you using bitcoin to scamming people or use bitcoin to do a corruption, and something else that use bitcoin for criminal activity, if you have bitcoin and use it daily to send and receive the bitcoin or make a trading I think its not a crime at all, so use bitcoin wisely

[supelle.born]

Bitcoin is not synonymous with crime, but it is true that many organizations and even governments try to associate crypto with criminalization.

[CoinstarF]

I do not trust such articles to which you link. this is all one media company to discredit bitcoin

Owning of Bitcoin is to promote oneself to a new technology of currency world and to make people successful in life, if it is a crime I should getting bond and tied here to make me successful also.

[werpak321]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

For me owning a bitcoin is not a crime it not your are robbery or doing a massacer to other people bitcoin is a work you don't even use guns to work for bitcoin

[tonmoycrypto]

It depends on the person for what purpose he used it . Because I don't think that owning bitcoin is a crime  any one can save it now people more concern about it because of its value . I am holding my bitcoin and i know it can return my investment .

[homey108]

  It's pretty sad that anyone would put kidde fiddling on the blockchain.  It's even sadder if any governments would attempt to punish all the users of that blockchain for something they have no control over.

[bilal_jan321]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I don't think that owning a BTC can be compared to a gun possession. You can use BTC both for good and bad purpose just like you can use fiat currency for legal and illegal purpose.

[jasydoggye]

I don’t think that owning bitcoin is crime. The article is telling about that crimes are done by using cryptocurrencies. But there is no fault of cryptos own. Some people are using it in wrong way. But imposing some rules and laws, this kind of crimes can be eradicated.

[Xxmodded]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I'm really not interested in this kind of news, this news is constantly being repeated to create fear for all investors. crimes depending on his individual. wherever evil always exists in any form. without exception in crypto currency

[brainape]

owning bitcoin is not a crime, the crime is if you using bitcoin to scamming people or use bitcoin to do a corruption, and something else that use bitcoin for criminal activity, if you have bitcoin and use it daily to send and receive the bitcoin or make a trading I think its not a crime at all, so use bitcoin wisely

If owning a gun is not a crime, then how can we consider that owning bitcoin is a crime. And if it is so, then why owning Dollar is not a crime which is also a currency. I think that those people who are owning bitcoin are the most lucky people specially those own are owing bitcoin for last few years.

[StarKay]

Since the word Crime is subject to the law of a given territory/organization, so it can be a crime if holding it is considered so where an individual resides.
That's the simplified answer.

[Jeepney_koh]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Definitely no, even that of gun. If your gun has license, why would it be illegal. Even in Bitcoin, if you acquired it through your hardwork and your money, it is not illegal. Unless, your country banned bitcoin, which make your bitcoin illegal one.

[voom360]

First of i am ask you owning money & owning gold is a crime? holding any digital currency its not be a crime. people are holding it for profit people always try to buy it in a reasonable price and try to save it for future.

[chenczane]

Owning a bitcoin is not a crime. Are you using your bitcoin in an illegal way? I think not. Are you using bitcoin to take advantage to others or to scam? No. So how come it will be illegal, like using a no license gun. I use bitcoin for a long time and I don't see any bad about it. Please, stop this news.

[Noelbetty12]

Gun kills bitcoin don't. There might be an idea around this post that they equate bitcoin with a hand gun. It is not just to say that a person had made a crime for possessing bitcoin. What crime will occur if a person is just using the coins to buy something not even illegal online? I think there must be some big points for such a declaration.

[jaylhynne018]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

big No bitcoin is not owning a gut bitcoin is owning a money for us and also bitcoin is a great crypto currency to give a chance in everyone life to be well and better.

[Xanxus024]

No, because bitcoin has been made for everyone and every persons has a different personality I think it depends on a person how do they used their bitcoin but for sure some of the users want to earn money that's why they enter to the bitcoin world and the other used bitcoin for their evil doing like selling drugs, scamming people and etc. but owning bitcoin is not crime.

[Astermony]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

You have a point. I think bitcoin is not illegal because it isn't against the law. It is also not for negative purposes or transaction. And it is open for all, for those who want to engage in this business.

[Aeneous]

No owning bitcoin is not a crime. You cannot get arrested for owning or using bitcoin. There is no law against it. You can rest easy.

[Dejech19]

I dont think owning btc is a crime,Is owning your fruits of hard work is a crime?I dont think so,no has the right to compare my btc owning in a crime because I work hard to gain it sleepless nights and pateint in waiting are me tools to have my coins.So owning btc cant never be compared in a crime.For my own oppinion.

[deddod]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I think owning Bitcoin isn't a crime. because Bitcoin is payment tools isn't a drug.
crime or not of Bitcoin depends on the person who uses it.

[selezneve]

Is owning money a crime? Because money facilitates the trading of such illegal things, too. If/when Bitcoin is regulated in your country of residence and you are obligated by law to declare any possession of Bitcoin but you haven't done so, then owning Bitcoin might be illegal.

Completely agree. Cash and banks are also used by criminals and corrupt people. In fact, they must be having more money in banks that normal working people with jobs or small businesses. Will you stop touching cash as well. I was reading a thread here were a news was reported that some university is doing research and will reveal the source of coins in wallets of all people and how many have coins which are hacked. Waste of time in my opinion.

[burnchan]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning bitcoin is not a crime because it is not stated on the Law. But I agree that bitcoin can be used for money laundering. However, this also happened to fiat. Thus, this issue is not a new scenario. Even owning a gun isn't illegal as long as we comply what is required by the government and we used it in a proper way. So basically let's not blame it to Bitcoin, we should take responsibility in using these blessing and resources.

[xbiv2]

   
Is owning bitcoin a crime?

   
Is owning some password a crime?

[Evangeline2]

The BTC in Japan and Korea is legal and protected by law, but the BTC in China is not recognized by the government.

[Dinomoves]

Owning bitcoin is not a crime, there is no any ordinance or law against it, But it is a crime when bitcoin user make use of it in illegal ways like scamming.

[GreatOrchid]

If it was ilegal, don't you think that you would be on jail right now?

Please little boy, think before talking.

Anyway, if you sell drugs, or something ilegal, it is obvious that you are gonna be on jail if you use bitcoin for doing such things.

[sangungaji]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No, I think owning bitcoin is a currency trader. maybe

[BETAWI]

Today in.my country, Indonesia; people can become btc owner. People and private entity, private organization or private company can do transaction using btc. People can invest in btc and join any kind of btc activities.The central bank as monetary authority only declared that bitcoin was not a legal payment instrument. People must be responsible themselves upon all risks that may incurred in their involving in bitcoin.So it is not a crime.

[safarabela]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Bitcoin is the currency of crypto and bitcoin is not a medicine, so bitcoin ownership is not a crime. Bitcoin is like real money, and it's not true to say it's a crime.

[Nachoo]

It's not. You have no power about what people will do when you buy Bitcoin from them. A lot of banks are financing gun industries with money that comes from their investors, is that also a crime? No, of  course. It's just an ethical problem, you can't do anything, just relax and enjoy your coins

[rybako]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

You gave a good example. I remember writing similar thing about science in the past. It is both good and bad depending on how the user is using it. Same applies to bitcoins, it is also used by good and bad people.

[gambitcoin53]

This is absurd, how ignorant and reckless this news can be, it is clear that it is just part of the FUDs who are spreading malicious write ups to make people distrust bitcoin, bitcoin has so many opportunity to offer, many potentials and there are so many things you can do because of its anonymity and being digital, honestly, bitcoin can be useful to criminals because of anonymity of bitcoin transactions, but to directly connect bitcoin as owning a gun, is too much. Let us look at dollar, you can buy guns using different kinds of fiats, does it mean owning dollar and other fiats is a crime?

[xhoondilan]

I don't think that having a bitcoin is a crime but if you use bitcoin in illegal purposes then it would be a big crime your entering at, everything that value can be good or bad depends on how you use it, because having something especially bitcoin is not bad if you use it for good.

[taxmanmt5]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Holding or owning bitcoin is not a crime but if your country has declared it illegal and does not support bitcoins, then it can be a trouble for you if they detect you posses bitcoins. Although you can save bitcoin on wallets and exchanges, yet you need to be careful not  to convert them to fiat in a illegally declared bitcoin country.

[xbiv2]

The BTC in Japan and Korea is legal and protected by law, but the BTC in China is not recognized by the government.

1. bitcoin imposible to protect by law
2. bitcoin not need to be protected by law

[ASHLIUSZ]

In some countries this might be considered as a crime, but users has got the opportunity to keep hold of it with cent percent anonymity. So, even if it is a crime people can keep hold of it. Another thing is that, there are people who still make use of bitcoin even when they're in countries which were against bitcoin.

[deepakg2m]

Actually it is a widely spread rumor that BITCOIN is being used by criminals for illegal purposes and for this reason sometimes the one who owns BITCOIN is considered to be a wrong person.But it is not the reality it depends on the purpose for which you are using BITCOIN.

[judemarco1996]

Where this question coming from bro? Bitcoin is another way of making money for other people, they find success in bitcoin and they don't hurt anybody here. Unless they are scammers

[joganuts]

How can holding a digital currency be a crime !?
NO it's obviously not a crime .
Though it's anonymous and many nations kinda restrict and don't want their public to interact with bitcoins and other crypto currencies directly , holding it wouldn't be considered a crime.

I dont know where this issue comes from but i can only imagine that this is a scheme by other so that everyone will be afraid or cautious in investing in bitcoin. If it is a crime to have bitcoin, they wouldnt even endorse that people have bitcoin

[tegarp90]

Bitcoin identic with crime because nowdays, many thief or any bad guys store their money from robbery to bitcoin so the police can't detect them.
that's why bitcoin is a crime, because bitcoin is too safe for crime

[vionas]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No, having bitcoin is not a crime, bitcoin is a crypto currency and having a currency is not a crime. I can not see in terms of what bitcoin is called a crime.

[davhek]

LOL. It's not the gun that kills.. it's the guy behind it
No, it is not a crime.

[carlisle1]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

is this a joke?bitcoin is currency so it means hilding dollar is a crime?lol why bother about those nonsense?do you really want some reaction or you just looking for attractions?keep it off men your not helping here.why read more articles that much connected in crypto than that one

[charlemagne_15]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun  
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No. Possessing bitcoin is definitely not a crime. It is not a bad thing to have and possess because we do not have a law stating that it is illegal. Although, maybe some of the users of it use bitcoin for illegal doing or unacceptable acts like scamming people that doesn't mean having it is not right. People who own bitcoin earn it in a right way and right procedure. Does having an income like this is a crime ? Does working hard to achieve something like this a crime ? I don't think so. Therefore I conclude, possesing bitcoin is not a crime.

[Inkdatar]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No. Possessing bitcoin is definitely not a crime. Although, maybe some use it for illegal use that doesn't mean having it is not right. People who own bitcoin earn it in a right way. Does having an income like this is a crime ? I don't think so.

It will not a crime, others thinking it as a crime becuse they use it in a bad way or illegal use. It should not be treated bitcoin as a crime it really helping people. It has many uses even we own fiat money it doesnt me a crime.

[addeqt]

NOPE! The report says that bitcoin or alts is used to bought illegal items like drugs, firearms and the like.
The question is, if you buy those illegal stuff and pay using dollar, does it means that owning a dollar is a crime to?
Bitcoin is a form of currency, owning it and donating it to the charity is good thing, but using it in illegal activities doesn't count it is illegal to.
One thing that just government din't like about it is its anonymity. Unlike cash, the government could track and pinpoint people. 

[johnine]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Then having money is a crime, if your reason why post this is because bitcoin is being use to process or transact withh illegal doings, then possessing money is like holding a gun too, because before bitcoin was made, money is the main payment for their illegal transactions.

[fuding12]

Of course not, having bitcoin is not a crime.
However, you will be deemed unlawful if you hold bitcoin, while the government in your country forbids bitcoin.

[sadsNDJ]

Good Day!
For me its "NO" as long as it will not against to the country were we in. It will just become a crime in our way if we gotta a kill a person just to get what he had or become envy if what he has

[hatun]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

The answer is a big No. Bitcoin is a currency, a mode of transaction. How owning it can be a crime? Renowned businessmen throughout the world is investing in bitcoin. Definitely bitcoin is an asset that has shining future too.

[MAJICOIN]

bitcoin owing is not a crime but it is just like other money which are holding by people for their future and for their regular usage for me bitcoin is valuable and through this we can secure our next generations because in the near future the business which are doing their business over the internet they will use this currency as their legal mode of payment and for this the bitcoin is the suitable form of digital currency and many of the business executives believe bitcoin.

[tranduc2101]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Currently in my country, there are many ways to get involved and get Bitcoin, in which many people have traded and joined Bitcoin for years as undetected by the government, I think bitcoin should be Accepted in my country as more and more people participate.

[Indah_twin]

if I think lucky people who own and store bitcoin. because bitcoin is an asset we can even inherit to our family .
if the crime seems unreasonable. if you have bitcoin at risk it just gan true. because the price is not as stable.

[mafitjulit]

Sam bitcoin does not have anything, but people who use bitcoin to launder their money make a very bad way, because of them negative news comes out, but they do not understand it ....

[Reid]

Is owning money a crime? Because money facilitates the trading of such illegal things, too. If/when Bitcoin is regulated in your country of residence and you are obligated by law to declare any possession of Bitcoin but you haven't done so, then owning Bitcoin might be illegal.

I think he answered the question perfectly.
He might have a link about the news but that doesn't say you should always believe in it.
If it is a crime then millions of users will be in jail including big names. They might be using other people to do it but they are still the source of it.
It is a currency so they better start treating it as one. If a big change happens then they might be the one regretting it for including it as a crime for just holding bitcoin.

[Maryverycool]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Bitcoin is different from holding a gun. Bitcoin is just a digital currency. It is an asset. Do you think you have an asset crime? I don't think so. I think most people hold bitcoin just for investment, and they don't want to have bitcoin for crime.

[handini]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

Yes it is not a crime by owning a bitcoin so I think bitcoin cannot be used as illegal money  ir is only the new of or new method of payment so I think bitcoin has not been used as illegal or holding bitcoins is not illegal .

some say having bitcoin is a crime. when that happens is not true. we also produce bitcoin in a good way without harming

[lyks15]

No!owning or holding a bitcoin is not a crime. It is only like on how you own and hold your money. It is not a crime until the government make and  intent any law to prohivite to own and hold a bitcoin like in other asian country. I think this will be stay legal until this will not be use as a accessories or instruments in a illegal transactions that will result crime. While you are doing and holding bitcoin in a good way like in business as a instrument to your dreams I think this is not illegal because hoping to achieve our dreams without hurting others is legal is our rights.

[3la9l_kolbaCa]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

Yes it is not a crime by owning a bitcoin so I think bitcoin cannot be used as illegal money  ir is only the new of or new method of payment so I think bitcoin has not been used as illegal or holding bitcoins is not illegal .

some say having bitcoin is a crime. when that happens is not true. we also produce bitcoin in a good way without harming

Indeed, that's a good insight and when you think of a crime t involved bad or unacceptable act related to policies of the authorities. But with bitcoin's side I guess it was an intentional motive, that a government authorities must think of specially when it comes to legalities of digital currency. There were countries banning and avoiding people to use or spend bitcoins, so with that I can certainly point out that when its based into the implementation of the law; the crime comes in and possibly the basis on how a person be convicted.

[ipuy]

No, Owning bitcoin is not a crime, sir. Cryptocurrency is currency that can be use for alternate payment and a digital asset. But it can be used for crime.

[turagsoy123456]

Owning BTC is not a crime at all. in some countries BTC has been banned and is considered illegal while in others its legalized, so it entirely depends on which country one is,

Yes,  it is not true that owning Bitcoin is a crime. Because bitcoin is not considered as illegal. Impact a lot of progressive country's accept bitcoin as legal tender in their country's. Some of them are use bitcoin as payment in different kind of ways, like payment in hotel rooms, the food and drinks. Sometimes they use bitcoin to buy the things that they wants. So bitcoin is an assets not a crime.   

[jayco25]

Crime is an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law. There is no law  say that anyone holding a bitcoin is punishable meaning Bitcoin is not a crime.

#Datarius

[378budiman]

Bitcoin is harmless to anyone, Bitcoin can not be compared to owning weapons, and weapons can still be legally retained for self-protection.

[bitcoinvestor]

Is owning money a crime? Because money facilitates the trading of such illegal things, too. If/when Bitcoin is regulated in your country of residence and you are obligated by law to declare any possession of Bitcoin but you haven't done so, then owning Bitcoin might be illegal.

It is one of FUD. No country that capture bitcoin holders. Even china don't capture and put in jail bitcoin holders. There are more countries that will legalize bitcoin. In Indonesia The govt rule that bitcoin can't be use to buy services or products but you can exchange to IDR. The bitcoin exchanger is still alive live bitcoin.co.id now indodax.

[crustycrab666]

It would be a crime if your country did not legalize it. Especially if you use it for illegal activity as well. That includes crime. So it is important to find information about the applicable cryptocurrency regulation in your country. Read and understand well.

[Jessica2009]

    How can owning Bitcoin be a crime then owning fiat currency also can be a crime since Bitcoin is an online currency and it can be used as how fiat currency is used . If Bitcoin is utilized to buy drugs and weapons it is a crime but these drugs and weapons were also bought with fiat currencies before the introduction of Bitcoin so I say if Bitcoin owning is a crime then fiat currency can be also said to be a crime.So according to me crime is said to how we utilize the currency.

[Pinkris128]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

Yes it is not a crime by owning a bitcoin so I think bitcoin cannot be used as illegal money  ir is only the new of or new method of payment so I think bitcoin has not been used as illegal or holding bitcoins is not illegal .

some say having bitcoin is a crime. when that happens is not true. we also produce bitcoin in a good way without harming

Yes its not, owning bitcoin will never be a crime because its just a currency but it was true that it can be used for it. By buying those illegal guns you can used your bitcoin. It will depend on how you are going to used your bitcoin.
For good or bad. I believe no one will do it because all of us here only wants to become rich.

[andylioe78]

in some bitcoin states have been banned and considered illegal while others are legalized, Having bitcoin is not a crime at all. so it depends entirely on which country,

[masterchief001]

It's ridiculous! You own a bitcoin star that can be called a crime. Important Bitcoin you are holding it in anyway. Legal or illegal. If you spend your money, effort, time to buy the bitcoin, you absolutely have to make money from them very well.

[eyebags1994]

I don't think owning a bitcoin is a crime and I don't think I could compare it to a gun. Its not a crime instead it is a bleeding which we have take good care its another kind of job which helps make more money from it. It provide us what we need. It makes people wealthy.

[AliMan]

I don't think owning a bitcoin is a crime and I don't think I could compare it to a gun. Its not a crime instead it is a bleeding which we have take good care its another kind of job which helps make more money from it. It provide us what we need. It makes people wealthy.

Owning bitcoins is not a crime. It is very legal and safe though it is restricted in some countries. But most of the countries are adapting to this kind of digital currency where in the process of transaction is made online and improved than the traditional currency that we are using now.

[xbiv2]

Thinking is crime?
Ideas is crime?
Bitcoins it just some password, yes it crime, but dont have any way to punish it

[weblouartisan]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Bitcoin is not a crime and they are only creating different news to hinder people from investing on cryptocurrency, there are old rich people who envy those investors of bitcoins back in the day because they are very wealthy right now since the price of bitcoins has already reached $7k dollar.

[Jerald]

There is no reason that bitcoin is called a crime, if you have a bitcoin hold today a blessed person because of your diet bitcoin you can change your life in the future.

[Nilda]

Bitcoins don’t commit crimes, people do. So, the answer is no. Millions of people, including me, would already be in trial or in jail if owning one is a crime.

[Lintel]

Owning a bitcoin is not a crime.Owning a bitcoin is a miracle specially to us poor people,miracle because it can changes some aspects of our life the way of living in terms of financial status,social life and we can't deny that in terms of relationship status with relatives also.I wish I have a bitcoin in my wallet now.

true, how can it be a crime when owning a bitcoin because it can help people especially those who are jobless and unfortunate one. it is rather ab opportunity for us all. an opportunity that is too good to be true.

[jiop111]

Sir, I don't see any country that defines Bitcoin as a crime. If the state promulgates an Act that owns Bitcoin is a crime, how does the country know that we have Bitcoin? The Bitcoin network is not a real name.

[florinda0602]

There is no reason that bitcoin is called a crime, if you have a bitcoin hold today a blessed person because of your diet bitcoin you can change your life in the future.

I don't think owning a bitcoin is a crime, infact if you own a bitcoin you are so lucky because bitcoin is considered as money when you convert it into cash, not only a small amount but big amount of money is what we are talking when bitcoin is involved.

[sicnarfkswiss]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

well, it depends on how your country reacts on bitcoin, if its illegal in your country maybe it can be called as crime but I think there were already laws that prohibit the use of bitcoin.. But it doesnt mean that you can compare the bitcoin with the use of gun.. they were on different aspects. Bitcoin can make our lives better..guns can make our lives miserable.

[mackhoy]

It's kind of exaggerated to think like that. Crime can be called crime if you did something against the law, in this case holding bitcoin will be considered as a crime if it is illegal or if bitcoin itself is illegal or banned. However, I didn't hear anything saying that holding bitcoin is illegal so I do not think that it is. Remember, it is not the thing which makes everyone a criminal, but the will of the person whether to do it or not. Actually, it is a lifesaver and it is not fair to be called as crime cause it helps a lot of people to get out of poverty.

[dogz12]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

How can owning a bitcoin become a crime if you use it responsibly? It can be used to finance illegal transactions like payments for guns and weapons and payments for drugs but if you do away with this illegal acts then you are committing no crime.

[michellee]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

well, it depends on how your country reacts on bitcoin, if its illegal in your country maybe it can be called as crime but I think there were already laws that prohibit the use of bitcoin.. But it doesnt mean that you can compare the bitcoin with the use of gun.. they were on different aspects. Bitcoin can make our lives better..guns can make our lives miserable.

I guess if our country doesn't allow bitcoin as a legal thing, we still use bitcoin by secretly because we know that bitcoin can give us another way to make money which we really need. but I don't think that to own bitcoin is a crime because people have the right to do with his money and maybe he only wants to buy bitcoin and then he wants to save it in his wallet and not use for another thing. and maybe our country doesn't give any statement about bitcoin so we can use it for free.

[evitasi]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

of course not, bitcoin actually brings good to its users

[anavir]

although it is not yet legalized in our country,i don't think it is a crime having or holding bitcoin unless you use bitcoin in illegal purposes...besides bitcoin can be converted to currency what the country has,does making bitcoin a legal money so for me, having or owning bitcoin is not a crime

[Cheenguboc143]

It depends on how you use your bitcoin  ,  bitcoin is not illegal  .
Bitcoin is helpful to those who need sideline or jobs like me , everyone is responsible upon their acts. So it's not a crime. The one who owned it ,who use it in bad way is the sinner.

[The_prodigy]

There is no reason that bitcoin is called a crime, if you have a bitcoin hold today a blessed person because of your diet bitcoin you can change your life in the future.

Investing in bitcoin and holding is not a crime. Remember that owning it means you have possession. Just like in other things that you owned having them is a great thing and personal stuff. Bitcoin is a blessing and will never be athe crime unless you used it for illegal transaction. But as long as bitcoin is being used in a good way it will never be a crime to owned it.

[Zeque02]

although it is not yet legalized in our country,i don't think it is a crime having or holding bitcoin unless you use bitcoin in illegal purposes...besides bitcoin can be converted to currency what the country has,does making bitcoin a legal money so for me, having or owning bitcoin is not a crime

Your right! I also agree that having a bitcoin is not a crime, because eventhough its anonymous, you are working for it to gain or to have bitcoin. In investing also you have shared your money though you don't know when is the value of bitcoin back to its normal price. It can be called a crime if its stoles a money, but I did not heard any complain about it, so therefore bitcoin is very safe and not a crime.

[Finmaster]

That's a silly question. I think like most currencies, Bitcoin is legal.
But maybe it depends on the state you live.
I think that in China they not allowed to use Bitcoin, correct me if I'm wrong.

[supercanada1]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I think owning Bitcoin isn't a crime. because Bitcoin is payment tools isn't a drug.
crime or not of Bitcoin depends on the person who uses it.

Users can be killers but Bitcoin is not. There should be no doubt that Bitcoin is almost legal in most countries and taking benefit from this Digital currency but only few countries banned it due to raise the popularity of their own currencies. They consider it bad for people as they think that Bitcoin can be used by money launderers and criminals but actually they are driving towards negativity. They do not want their people to take profit from this opportunity. But at the end they will realize that their thoughts and experiences were all wrong about Bitcoin.

[Rony24h7]

No owning bitcoin is not a crime. Its depend on where you get or how to earn the Bitcoin. 
If you get it from by criminal crime like drug dealing. This bitcoin holding will be crime. If you ask how it’s measure, the transaction of the footprint prove it. So owning bitcoin is not crime. You have the right to be rich but if you earn it from illegal way it must be crime. If you have bad intention and earn the bitcoin from illegal way that bitcoin will be the part of illegal coin though the coin proven or not.

You know bitcoin is the safe way for criminal because there has less possibility to catch by the police. Maybe that’s the reason some of the country ban Bitcoin because they only realize only the bad side.

[mahibul49]

i dont think its crime bcz bitcoin is something that is fully a technology.

[matthewtherry]

Is owning United Stated Dollar a crime? I don't see owning bitcoin as being a crime. I see it as a cryptocurrency like any other currencies

[EugeneJanet]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning bitcoin is a crime. Are you kidding? Governments in many countries now recognise the legitimacy of bitcoin and accept it. If you think criminals are using bitcoin for a crime, it's illegal to think that bitcoin is illegal. If criminals use legal money to commit crimes, is it illegal and the answer is no.

[Momoamzad]

this is how government thinks in my country. but bitcoin is not weapon that it could harm anyone. but in government sesnse they think bitcoin is illegal as its rule is not allow tax and many crime is happening by btc. but bitcoin is legal in manycountry. so I dnt think it is a crime.

[bit..what?]

nope. in my land is bitcoin holding not a crime and it does not look like it will ever happen.

[heryalfian1981]

Having Bicoin is not a crime because having Bitcoin is the same as having money, bitcoin does no harm to anyone, if bitcoin is used for trade and investment in a legitimate place, but there are some countries that prohibit using bitcoin as a medium of exchange and do not forbid trading.

[CAPTEZECC]

I don't see any crime in owning bitcoin unless you stole it.

[melliana]

As a bitcoin user I just use technology, make use of available technology. As long as it does not break the rules and is not used for negative things, I think having bitcoin is not a crime

[tonylewisverdu]

no its not.. why should it be a crime?.

[lillyann]

The question in which country. Not all accept BTC. This is the problem. Self-possession is not a crime. The question is, what do you forget about BTC is bought?

[LuffyD.Monkey]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Holding or owning bitcoin is not a crime but if your country has declared it illegal and does not support bitcoins, then it can be a trouble for you if they detect you posses bitcoins. Although you can save bitcoin on wallets and exchanges, yet you need to be careful not  to convert them to fiat in a illegally declared bitcoin country.

It really depends on country to country. Like some Asian countries, they have banned bitcoins at any cost. They never let any citizen to use bitcoins because they are totally decentralized and there would be no tax paying on any transaction you made from them. Hence governments are taking it as a crime and whosoever will be found guilty, will be harmed and sentenced as per law.

[fritzbird]

I think generally it's not a crime, it's not like drugs wherein caught
possessing one simply implies the premise of an illegal activity.
This is another example of misconception with bitcoins, Bitcoin may
be used by criminals or illegal transactions but that doesn't entirely
place it the same shoes as criminals. I think it's a loophole that
authorities are looking into, that's why I believe regulation is an
inevitable possibility with cryptocurrency.

[bitcoinman93]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

in some countries like China it could be indeed considered as crime. However in wide majority of states it's not the problem at all, while in some countries it perfectly legal

[todiefor17]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

This is a ridiculous thing in this life. We buy and hold bitcoin to make more profit. Bitcoin investment is just like entering the stock market. If the stock is accepted then I think bitcoin should also be accepted

[Beabtc11]

It could be regulated or unregulated but not illegal so far anywhere in the world unless the question comes to use it for mode of payment. Another aspect is paying tax on earnings either it's regulated or not.

Definitely Yes! Legal or illegal is bitcoin it doesn't mean the holding it is a crime. No as of now. It is not a crime to hold bitcoin. Government has formed a committee recently and is waiting for their report. Further, action will be taken post studying the report.

But please do remember that income tax authorities may ask the source of income which is used to buy the bitcoins. Otherwise, it is perfectly not illegal to hold bitcoins.

[boksoon]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning of Bitcoin is not a crime, I hope you guys you contented the answer and any suggestion for those who attract your question here, and I know that all thread they are making here your question is an extra ordinary than the other question because people know that since from the start Bitcoin will helpful and useful actually until it will become almost 9 years in history how did you get your positive question? as far as you know.

[MS.LAWLIET]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

i don't think so. earning bitcoin is better than doing a crime to have money. it helps us on our everyday life and most of the country already accept bitcoin so we can't say that it is a crime. there is no bad on earning money to support ourselves and our family. maybe it is just on some country who declared bitcoin as illegal.

[Rosilito]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No, and why would it be. If holding bitcoin would be a crime then holding money would also be a crime since, bitcoin functions as a money as a money also. Their only difference is just bitcoin runs through technology while money runs physically.

[Gumpfire]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun  
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

In my own personal opinion, holding a bitcoin is not like holding a gun because if it does there are no any countries starting to make bitcoin legal and many people would be afraid. Bitcoin is a good influence to everyone so we cannot relate bitcoin in any bad activities because it is all rumors that bitcoin is just a scam or a crime.

[rahul10948]

The correct answer for this is different from county to county....some people accept it and for other it's a serious crine and lead to even jail...like we heard from the Bangladesh government.....there are many more county you see buying Bitcoin as a offend....as in India....not just policies are working...it's fine here

[Xester]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Possessing bitcoin is not a crime except if the certain country that you are in have banned the use of bitcoin in your area with corresponding penalty. But without those actions by the government you cannot be considered a criminal except if you use bitcoin in illicit ways which is against the law. As long as you use your bitcoin within the bounds of the law then you are not a criminal.

[dodz031718]

I don't believe that owning bitcoin is a crime but somehow in other country that there government do not allow bitcoin it will become a crime.I think it depends on a person on how do they used their bitcoin but for some people want to earn money that's why they will invest to bitcoin.

[mOgliE]

Hi,

This may be true in some countries... With very specific regulations...

But as far as I know, owning bitcoin cannot be illegal. Just because you can digitally own almost everything. Bitcoin is a currency, and laws about currencies are quite open, allowing any community to create its own currency.

So definitely, no, owning bitcoin cannot be a crime.

However, some government may wish to regulate the earnings you make through bitcoin. And for that, they may try to make some platforms illegal or unreachable from a defined country (so useless) or may ask national banks to refuse transfer to cryptos. This won't prevent people from using bitcoin but it wil make such use harder.

The aim, in the end, is to avoid people making most of their eanrings through cryptos and paying no tax. For the moment, though, the number of people concerned is so low... I guess this is not a priority regulation!

[trader34]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

In almost all countries in the world owning bitcoin it's not a crime. Obviously, it's not considered a legal tender but possession is not prohibited by law.

[campica]

Owning bitcoin isn't crime because it is just a digital money. On the other hand bitcoin can be use for commit a crime. You can buy whatever you want totally anonymously. No one can trace from where bitcoin come and that this is your money. For now mostly countries allow to having bitcoin.

[belalangsembah]

I think generally it's not a crime, it's not like drugs wherein caught
possessing one simply implies the premise of an illegal activity.
This is another example of misconception with bitcoins, Bitcoin may
be used by criminals or illegal transactions but that doesn't entirely
place it the same shoes as criminals. I think it's a loophole that
authorities are looking into, that's why I believe regulation is an
inevitable possibility with cryptocurrency.

If you have bitcoin and use it daily to send and receive bitcoin or make a trade I think it's not a crime at all, so use bitcoin wisely. Because having bitcoin is not a crime, the crime is if you use bitcoin to deceive people or use bitcoin to corrupt, and something else that uses bitcoin for criminal activity

[olyolali]

I think having bitcoin is not a crime, for example if you have what property it is also called a crime? certainly not but will be called a crime if you use to fund illegal activities such as terrorism or drug transactions.
having bitcoin is a good thing for being a wealth asset

[ymirymir]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I believe not, it has never been a crime. We all know that having a bitcoin is also having a big ooportunity and responsibility and holding it isn't a crime but it's actually a blessing. It becomes a crime if we use it in negative and illegal way. It is different from possesing an illegal weapon.

[kryptoscoin]

No, Owning bitcoin isn't a crime but it also depends on your Country Regulations.
Although, Even if you own bitcoins, no one can/will know about it.

[Yakapo]

There is nothing criminalabout owning BTC, its free for anyone willing to own, its however banned in some countries and considered illegal, in such cases, one can move to countries where its legalized to avoid clashing with the law

[Aamir1]

The question is where do you live? It might be a crime to possess Bitcoin depending on your location. If Bitcoin is regarded as illegal by the government of your country, then it is a crime to possess and you will also be punished if you’re caught. But for where I’m living, having Bitcoin is not regarded as any crime and people who use it can even talk about it in public. There are even open stores where you can go in to exchange your Bitcoins or any other cryptocurrency for cash.

[letzdodiz]

Owning it is not a crime. Doing something bad to own it is immoral and it is probable a thing that will make bitcoin a crime.

[wiro 212]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No, bitcoin is a currency and not a firearm, the use of bitcoin is for ease and security in transactions, as well as a favorable investment option. And having bitcoin is not a crime.

[gundala]

Owning bitcoin isn't crime because it is just a digital money. On the other hand bitcoin can be use for commit a crime. You can buy whatever you want totally anonymously. No one can trace from where bitcoin come and that this is your money. For now mostly countries allow to having bitcoin.

It depends on the laws applicable in a country. Each country has a different policy towards cryptocurrency. Make sure you fully understand the laws of your country, before deciding to invest with bitcoin.

[norman472]

Owning bitcoin crime or not ?
Like the people say " It is depend who behind the gun " . it's mean you can use the gun for your protection or for crime , so with bitcoin .

[Jossy111]

owning bitcoin is never a crime and it can never a crime since its not an illegal deal. though we have countries with their policies but since bitcoin is not an harmful object or weapon but an online means of exchange of goods and services. which can be use for trading or shopping. Therefore owing or investing into bitcoin is not a crime but a choice.

[rodel caling]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

yeah there's no possible use bitcoin by the criminals for their illegal activities using dark web, but i would like to explain well those giving negative effect for crypto currency, put in your mind how about no digital currency criminal will stop their illegal activities i think not because there is always have an idea;s and plan how to operate the syndicated transactions.

[Finestream]

Owning bitcoin crime or not ?
Like the people say " It is depend who behind the gun " . it's mean you can use the gun for your protection or for crime , so with bitcoin .

Exactly.Bitcoin they say is illegal but for me it's legal.I am earning bitcoin for the preparation of my bright future and so it is intended to be use for the goodness of my life.It doesn't cross my mind using bitcoin to commit crimes or any illegal means,rather bitcoin for me is well kept for the progress of my family's life.

[GoodLuck2]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

in some countries like China it could be indeed considered as crime. However in wide majority of states it's not the problem at all, while in some countries it perfectly legal

Bitcoin is just a currency which is helping people in becoming rich and financially stable over the passage of time. Bitcoin is simply entertaining and helping those who are really interested in changing their lifestyles. The thing is that bitcoin is the one which is helping everyone without any sort of discrimination. So I think it is really a shame for them who have declared bitcoin illegal.

[bitfocus]

why would that be a crime? is owning money a crime? if not, owning bitcoin is not a crime.

[bucsren]

No its not a crime.

[l0uisStanley]

Owning and holding bitcoin is not a crime because it is nothing illegal about it. Governments can ban it but this doesn't make it illegal

[NineBall]

No, owning bitcoin it's not crime. But use bitoin to do some illegal activity is crime.

[sashulya7979]

Well, it's too rude that this is scam, for me if you do not know about the block system and just call it a scam it's not to have experience with it.

[aleksej.rozhkov]

 I believe that everyone who participates in bitcoin projects in investments is just an ordinary person who likes it, but it's the same in this world and it happens that even getting carried away and just living there could be found and people who will not benefit everyone for the benefit of society.

[Kotone]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Well if you are owning bitcoin in a country where bitcoin or any other form of cryptocurrency is banned or forbidden. I think then that would be a crime. However if not then you are not breaking any laws and you are just an ordinary citizen who would want or is a trader in the cryptocurrency market. However I still do think that we can still resolve all of this if we can be able to really ramp up our information drive and be able to remove the stigma surrounding the cryptocurrency market

[batgrzl]

No, owning bitcoin it's not crime. But use bitoin to do some illegal activity is crime.

It is this principle that things are not good or bad. Only people have good or bad points. Illegal income is definitely not acceptable.

[gordeevaverona]

Bitcoin is not a weapon, although even if we take the fact that there are hackers who can harm us and our wallets, it is everywhere.

[wartajoni]

At some point, why is having bitcoin called a crime. Bitcoin ownership is not a form of crime. It doesn't even harm any party. But as citizens of a country, we are subject to the prevailing principles of the state. There may be a country that does not allow bitcoin, to the extent that one shouldn't have it.

[saruxanyan]

I think that everything is not very nice around the bitcoins then every currency can be carried by hackers or terrorists.

[perova93]

I could never think that any currency can be called a crime, but it is used by everyone to whom it does not happen.

[emezh10]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

Are there any law that prohibits possession or use of bitcoin in your country? As far as I have research, there is none, and there is no single individual penalized in using , accepting or possessing of btc. Bitcoin is not harmful to anyone, remember that it is a currency, and what might be a crime is how and where you are going to use it, the same as for the traditional money.

[oginiimaoyani]

Owning bitcoin is not a crime and it is all yours you decide what to do with it, so you make choice if it is for term or short time invest.

[Lyne01]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Of course not, bitcoin is just a cryptocurrency and you do not need a license to have one. Bitcoin is an asset because you are working for it. There is no law that states that owning bitcoin is a crime.

[lunnatic]

I'm owning bitcoin I do not feel committing a crime as long as people who have bitcoins do not engage in suspicious activities such as illegally selling weapons by using cryptocurrency into their transactions. Those who use the cryptocurrency bitcoin to be their payments for various criminal actions are certainly wrong and have committed a crime.

[bettercrypto]

If the bitcoin is in your own wallet and you make an effort, time and capital just to have it then I don't that you did not commit any crime. But if we steal to others hand their bitcoin, we owning the bitcoin because of theft.
Bitcoin is made for a fast and easy legal transaction but as we can right now, many countries are banning bitcoin because people use it on illegal activities. People have unsatisfactory and greediness that push them to create inhuman activities. The reason behind the ban is not to protect the people from the bad effect that bitcoin may bring but the real reason for me is that, bitcoin will protect to the bad effects that people might bring to it.

[muhammedb]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Bitcoin is not a drugs rather is bitcoin a bad thing, evening if bitcoin turn around to be something  ease today, to me I still look it as one of the best way so far in which poverty can be droving away from many country and family, e.g like me bitcoin has really helps my life so it pains me where people classify bitcoin scam or other word.

[boddy.dy]

Owning bitcoin is definitely not a crime and will never ever be a crime at all. How come that bitcoin will be a crime when bitcoin is not illegal. We all know that this will only be a crime if you are doing illegal things and yet we all know that bitcoin is legal. Yes some countries banned bitcoin in their country but they are not saying that it is illegal. They are just not allowing bitcoin to run in their countries but they not tag bitcoin or having a bitcoin as an illegal or doing crime.

[jikurpa]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

if so bitcoin falling into the hands of people or groups that are negative or related to the crime of course very dangerous because we also know bitcoin can be accessed by anyone and any faction

[brickafterbrickwalldpt]

Owning Bitcoin is not considered as a crime, at least not yet. There are some countries which already banned using Bitcoin but they are not able if certain citizen owns Bitcoin. Buying Bitcoin there is much more difficult but if you want to invest large amount of money then you should be easily able to visit another country and buy Bitcoin there. This also applies if some major countries banned Bitcoin. How would they determine who is using it? VPN, Tor, mixing service provide quite good level of anonymity which will make it impossible to identify the suspect.

[etin06]

Owning bitcoin  can't be a crime.  Those some countries are against it because  they really  need time to study  how it works and the technology behind it. Since bitcoin doesn't pose threat in any way so it can't be crime

[Hassan02]

Owning bitcoin is not a crime and it is all yours you decide what to do with it, so you make choice if it is for term or short time invest.

having bitcoin also is some of the best thing that we can have for cause we are owning the thing that a lot of people here in crypto are wanted to have for so better to be more good of making decision when you have that for better to take this in a long term investment.

[oni4an]

It depends on the country you are a citizen of, depends on the government and their views and foresight in this area, but I believe that those who go the way of the ban will lose.

[iamlds08]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

it always vary to different countries due to different rules and regulations. maybe it is a big threat for them that is why they have strict policies regarding bitcoin. it is always depend on how you use it whether it is a gun or a bitcoin.

[billykannithi]

Owning bitcoin  can't be a crime.  Those some countries are against it because  they really  need time to study  how it works and the technology behind it. Since bitcoin doesn't pose threat in any way so it can't be crime

Exactly, owning Bitcoin can't be considered as a crime because it actually didn't effect to anyone else like drugs or weeds, it's harmless and it's totally useful.
But if you're holding Bitcoins in the country that put it in the prohibition so it's totally a crime because you're against your goverment and they will put you in jail because of that.

[BitcoinBoster]

Owning bitcoin  can't be a crime.  Those some countries are against it because  they really  need time to study  how it works and the technology behind it. Since bitcoin doesn't pose threat in any way so it can't be crime

Exactly, owning Bitcoin can't be considered as a crime because it actually didn't effect to anyone else like drugs or weeds, it's harmless and it's totally useful.
But if you're holding Bitcoins in the country that put it in the prohibition so it's totally a crime because you're against your goverment and they will put you in jail because of that.

If you read the news then you are right, the G20 summit was held and it was said that the Crypto currency is not a monetary means, which means that it is not forbidden to own, print (get)

[MiningSensei]

LOL, why the hell would it be a crime?

Please, can you try to re-read what you are writing before posting? Came on guys, it is not so difficult to do so!

It would be a crime to do illegal activities with bitcoin, or with "money" everything that you do that is illegal is considered as a crime.

[Arkham Knight]

It's never a crime unless your government banned it and using it is prohibited. It's made to make our transactions convenient so there's really no legit reason that owning bitcoin is a crime.

[Razick]

It's never a crime unless your government banned it and using it is prohibited. It's made to make our transactions convenient so there's really no legit reason that owning bitcoin is a crime.

Yea you're right. Unless there is some kind of punishment or penalty for the using, buying or selling of bitcoin then you are not committing a crime by owning bitcoin. Just because bitcoin hasn't been declared legal does not mean that it is illegal. Without a ban or prohibition being put in place then there is no problem with you owning or using bitcoins no matter how many.

[Betheng10]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No, although some countries prohibits or do not support doing transactions with it. There are no laws yet states that possesion of bitcoin is against the law, and I don't see it to be written anytime soon.

Because if they do, they are like stopping a river flow with paper barriers with bitcoin's innovation.

[Chopmoney]

Well its not crime to hold bitcoin, Its like holding a foreign currency in your country, which I know is not a crime

[Bitexpert2017]

Holding BTC is no crime. It may be misconception among many people. It is assets and can be hold, only it's malicious use is crime. People are using BTC currency in illegal trading.

[Torbeks]

I don't think so. Who ever said it, he has no clue about bitcoin or any other crypto currency. Really? Like owming a gun? Even a gun can have a license to carry, bitcoin don't have a license to have. So having a money is a crime also 'coz bitcoin can be converted to money right?

[Fancyax]

It depends on the law in your residency country. I don't think owning Bitcoin is a crime, at least for now.

[almaerk08]

I don't think so. Who ever said it, he has no clue about bitcoin or any other crypto currency. Really? Like owming a gun? Even a gun can have a license to carry, bitcoin don't have a license to have. So having a money is a crime also 'coz bitcoin can be converted to money right?

I dont think holding or owning a btc can be compared to owning a gun or is committing a crime. BTC is a digital currency, it is money, so why is it a crime? Owning BTC is not a crime and  will never be a crime.

[DonnieMitchel]

No. Buying and selling has been made illegal in some countries but possessing one is not.

[loraalbert]

Not sure, but that's not the purpose we're here for - in the crypto market. There is not any information available on that. But if bitcoin is used in a bad way, it will be unchanging in nature and character.

[BelieveInBTC]

Why would we even consider owning Bitcoin as something illegal? Because it brings more freedom and anonymity. That's ridiculous. Some governments are doing their best to discourage people from buying and using Bitcoin but fortunately their efforts are vain. Young people understand why they should use cryptocurrencies. Let's hope that they will be adapted soon. Some countries have already banned Bitcoin and people still use it because it is impossible to track them.

[MorganFreemanBeard]

Gun kills bitcoin don't. There might be an idea around this post that they equate bitcoin with a hand gun. It is not just to say that a person had made a crime for possessing bitcoin.

[kingofrogues07]

No, having bitcoin is not a crime, bitcoin is a crypto currency and having a currency is not a crime. I can not see in terms of what bitcoin is called a crime.

[BlackSeaConqueror]

No, not at all. why owning bitcoin is related to crime ?
It is not that we got bitcoin from nowhere, we buy and invest bitcoin with our money, so it is legal.

[WesternCowboyBibop]

No!owning or holding a bitcoin is not a crime. It is only like on how you own and hold your money. It is not a crime until the government make and  intent any law to prohivite to own and hold a bitcoin like in other asian country

[LetsTalkMoneyxD]

No, and why would it be. If holding bitcoin would be a crime then holding money would also be a crime since, bitcoin functions as a money as a money also.

[acheampong64]

Nope, I'm not sure that it's a crime to possess BTC. Even in countries where bans are there, they ban trading, ICOs or any form of exchanging BTC but hardly will they criminalize having it. Anyways each jurisdiction has its own rules so you should check with your country's state first

[HaXX0R1337]

Nope, I'm not sure that it's a crime to possess BTC. Even in countries where bans are there, they ban trading, ICOs or any form of exchanging BTC but hardly will they criminalize having it. Anyways each jurisdiction has its own rules so you should check with your country's state first

If they ban trading of cryptocurrencies then you might get into trouble as they might charge you with money laundering and terrorist funding and that is the main thing they could tell anyone to silence people, other than that no one could charge you for owning bitcoin.

[da sly]

no its not a crime as its a thing of value and can be exchanged with fiat

[Omega Weapon]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Most likely the answer to that is a no, however if you're worried about the legality of bitcoin in your country then consult a lawyer and talk to him about your situation, you're going to need to pay a small fee but paying that fee is a very small price to pay compared to the peace of mind that you will get knowing that most likely bitcoin is not illegal to hold in your country.

[Elerntta]

I still don't understand why bitcoin is constantly connected to the underworld. The machinations of the naysayers? Or is he really involved in the crime?

[btcjocan]

I think owning bitcoin is not a crime. Bitcoin is an investment and we can gain a lot of profit on it without hurting others. Maybe others are some people around that think bitcoin is a crime because of its simple way to earn a huge amount of profit. Bitcoin is really amazing and it can really change our simple life.

[olegblinov86]

I still think bitcoin binding to criminals is just nonsense. Bitcoin was invented not for the development of crime, but to improve our lives.

[awawo]

It all depends on the law of the land if the government sees bitcoin as a threat and make law on how to prevent it spread in they domain then holding it in such a country will become risky but if not that I can see or fine any reason why holding bitcoin should become a crime.

[Easteregg69]

Short answer is no. Didn't bother to check the link.

[nazaididuan1]

Of course not, although some countries prohibit BTC!

Most investors with BTC are legal citizens who make money by investing in BTC.

I don't think there is any mistake, it is the people who commit crimes with BTC!

[Elai101]

Short answer is no. Didn't bother to check the link.

Yes, certainly owning a bitcoin doesn't become a crime unless we acquire it in an illegal way but if I have a bitcoin from my bounty campaign or such that  I bought it then obviously it is not illegal.

[stephanirain]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

In my own personal opinion, it depends to a person on how you use bitcoin because there are some people who use bitcoin for their illegal activities such as scams. Bitcoin will be only be a crime if your country starting to make bitcoin illegal because it is against to the law, but in reality bitcoin is harmless and it also helps people to earn money to themselves.

[Tszone]

owing bitcoin is not a crime as far as am concerned. it is a choice and if you believe the ideology of bitcoin and its use, then it is fine to own bitcoin for yourself

[@Mhaiang]

I don't think it's a crime at all because it's your property already and no one should take away the right from you of keeping it in your wallet anytime you wanted to. The only crime in bitcoin is when you use it in illegal purposes.

[sirkings0003]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owing bitcoin was never a crime and will never be. However, i will add that using bitcoin for prohibited transaction or deal is wrong. Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies are as good as fiat money and should be treated as such.

[dillpicklechips]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I don't think that comparing a bitcoin to a gun is appropriate. Bitcoin has no ability to kill people in fact it is a way  survive people in this world. Maybe bitcoin was illegal in some countries while some countries accept it. I dont think bitcoin can considered as a crime it depends on the user's intention if she/he will use it in good or bad.

[fishball]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Why consider it as a crime if that thing helps people to grow and his community? Having a bitcoin is not crime for it is between legal and illegal yet a lot of people are using it because it helps them in many ways especially, financially.

[rosepetals]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

In my opinion owning bitcoin is not a crime,it possesses goodness to the bitcoin community and to an entire country.We hold it for future usage that it will grow more and more and not to use it that cause harmful effects to people.I can say that with bitcoin is a life changing tool to make us recover from the possibilities of being poor forever because bitcoin hinders financial success to everyone whose been a part of this community and knows how to work things out.If owning is a crime why more countries started to adopt bitcoin and can be used it in their country in a legal way?The adoption of bitcoin is a choice in one country because they see the benefit it brings to their people.

[Ahimoth]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

In my opinion owning bitcoin is not a crime,it possesses goodness to the bitcoin community and to an entire country.We hold it for future usage that it will grow more and more and not to use it that cause harmful effects to people.I can say that with bitcoin is a life changing tool to make us recover from the possibilities of being poor forever because bitcoin hinders financial success to everyone whose been a part of this community and knows how to work things out.If owning is a crime why more countries started to adopt bitcoin and can be used it in their country in a legal way?The adoption of bitcoin is a choice in one country because they see the benefit it brings to their people.

It's definitely not a crime unless and until your own country imposes a law against it. But bitcoin on its own cannot be considered illegal. Some say it is used for illegal purchases. But even fiat money can.be used.for illegal purposes. Meaning that bitcoin is not illegal but the abuse of it.

[PM.coins]

In my country, Indonesia it is not a crime to own or hold bitcoin.people can buy or invest in bitcoin.Also we can join bitcoin related projects to get extra money. The central bank only declared that bitcoin was not a legal payment instrument and can not be used to buy and pay something. All users involve in it will be responsible themselves upon any risk that may incurred.It is still in a grey area and unclear status.

[airdnasxela]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun  
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Obviously, no! Why do you even assume that kind of thing?  You are even a citizen in this forum.  Having bitcoin is not a crime because there is no authority telling it is illegal but it depends on the country you earn it or the country you are living.  If the country you are in is where bitcoin is banned,  then definitely you must not have any.  Vice versa. But internationally,  bitcoin is legal and it is not a crime owning one.

[Craigne]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I think it depends on their country you are residing in.  If you are in a country where bitcoin is banned,  then it is illegal to possess one and the same with countries which does not banned bitcoin then it is OK to have one.

[jchav010101]

Bitcoin ownership is not crime. It does not harm anyone.There may be country that does not allow bitcoin.It is not a crime until the government make and  intent any law to prohivite to own and hold a bitcoin like in other asian country.I think this will be stay legal until this will not be use as a accessories or instruments in a illegal transactions that will result to a crime.

[Jeremiesaranza]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning a bitcoin is not a crime although it is a blessing to us that given to us and makes unexpected ways

[Darker45]

I have yet to hear a single news that a specific country has implemented a law that goes as far as declaring anyone who owns a Bitcoin a criminal. I think that is way too high above the line. That is absurd as it is whimsical. There are countries who consider Bitcoin illegal but this does not mean that those who have some are criminals. It simply means that Bitcoin cannot be used as a currency by legally registered businesses.  

[btcgainer24724]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

i dont think so but on the other hand it depend from where you get that bitcoin, if you get that Bitcoin from sell drugs, gun or something like that restricted ofcourse that was a crime you involved with that transaction.so i dont trust that articles cz this is all one media company to discredit bitcoin.

[izzabel]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No owning a bitcoin is not a crime but it is a blessing to us as a bitcoiners that came from god in unexpected ways

[yerger]

Do you think that someone use Bitcoin for illegal activities will make Bitcoin Bad? I think nope. it depends on the user. If you want to use Bitcoin for illegal activities, of course owning Bitcoin is crime.

[Saveralll]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Why consider it as a crime if that thing helps people to grow and his community? Having a bitcoin is not crime for it is between legal and illegal yet a lot of people are using it because it helps them in many ways especially, financially.

people's responses must be different, others might call it a crime because its anonymous bitcoin makes bitcoin usable by anyone who does not know the person's name so that people are afraid of crime and fraud.

[tonyja2017]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Although bitcoin is helping the terrorist organizations to grow stronger than ever, we are just traders and forever merchants.
If the government arrests us, we can issue daily trading evidence to them and there are not a large number of daily arms purchases. You can see the transaction volume of bitcoin is $ 7 billion per day, which accounts for most of the money spent trading illegal weapons daily.
But you should not worry too much about the future of bitcoins, because no one can kill it.

[huanzhong644306]

Owning bitcoin is not a crime. If you do something illegal with bitcoin, it will constitute a crime.

But some countries ban bitcoin because it is a decentralized currency and the government does not welcome it.

[fuer44]

it all depends on the holder. paper money can also be a crime. if we hold bitcoin for the long term and just to wait for a big profit, it's not crime at all.

[zhundy]

No. It's not a crime if you are only holding bitcoin. And I don't think any country know bitcoin holders as criminals.
You can also trade to earn more money. You can also buy or sell things where paying with bitcoin is possible. But bitcoin is useful for some crimes and there are many stories about this.  As long as you have not done anything illegal, you are not a criminal.

[Prabusiliwangi]

Owning bitcoin is not a crime. If you do something illegal with bitcoin, it will constitute a crime.

But some countries ban bitcoin because it is a decentralized currency and the government does not welcome it.

Yeah, because like money in general bitcoin is not a crime but is often used by certain parties to do evil things. But what I did not think, why the state always use reason bitcoin ilegal cause being used for unlawful activities. On the other hand, I think the government just does not want to lose if bitcoin legality in their country. Because the government can not get benefit with bitcoin legally in their country such as tax collection. Thank you.

[Menawi12]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I am just reading that article and its just for darkweb. I am believe if we own bitcoin its like we own our other thing and there is no illegal activities on it. Bitcoin in many country already accepted as payment or investment instrument and thats mean bitcoin is legal

[paparexon0414]

It depends on what countey you are residing. We all know that there arensome countries that ban bitcoin and maybe they arebnot tolerating to have your bitcoin. They might doing something to block it to the net. But if people are still into bitcoin they find ways to have it. But the bitcoin you have cant be encash in thay place,maybe you can use it in the other country or purchase sonething online that is accepting bitcoin. Theres also some issue in our place that one bank is holding the money earned from bitcoin, i am not sure why they are doing it, i just read it to the topic posted my countrymen.

[VBCryp@]

No, I said that owns bitcoin it is not a crime. There are now many Governments do not accept bitcoin and prohibits using it because the Government does not control the finances of people and they fear bitcoin replaced the currency of the country, I believe that bitcoin is useful for everyone as it did for the life become richer, make people become richer and have substantial economic resources.

[Lemosin]

Is owning money a crime? Because money facilitates the trading of such illegal things, too. If/when Bitcoin is regulated in your country of residence and you are obligated by law to declare any possession of Bitcoin but you haven't done so, then owning Bitcoin might be illegal.

[MUSFIKAR]

Depending on where you get Bitcoin, if you get if from selling drugs, weapons or something that is violated ofcourse is a crime you are involved with the transaction. But if you only use Bitcoin for you to make you rich it is not a crime. it is anonymous and many countries are somewhat limiting and do not want their public to interact with Bitcoin and other crypto streams directly, holding it will not be considered a crime.

[esa2782]

of course not, bitcoin is created not for damaging or any bad purposes, the basic idea of bitcoin is still utilitarian, it is good because it gives good benefit, so there is no way to claim that owning bitcoin is a crime, but of course people can do harm on any object, like we always say blame the person not the gun, so no owning bitcoin is not equal with committing crime.

[Monyero]

For me to have bitcoin is not a crime. Having bitcoin is a boon. Because bitcoin is an asset. We can not buy it if we do not have money. Probably some countries have banned, but the state can not imprison the bitcoin owner because it can not find the criminal element in possession of bitcoin.

[Suffoc8]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

If you are in my country, holding bitcoin is not illegal, but if you went to other countries like China which the government ban the bitcoin in their country so it is illegal to hold bitcoin, like gun it is depends on the rules and laws of the countries.

[northcoin2018]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I dont think so. Bitcoin is a leaverage an opportunity. Others meay sees it as a threat to thr general economy because they are profitting more on fiat money so they made up negative comments to bring down bitcoin but they can never brinng bitcoin down..

[Topek3]

No

/thread

No bitcoin owner wants to solve the financial problem of other people . The bitcoin owner is so smart .

[magmar]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Not it is not as crime as pong as your country supports bitcoins because there are some country that banned bitcoins and i do not know why they banned it in their country. So if you are in that country i think that is in china and if you are in that country you will really gonna end up illegal. But uf you are living in a free country like america and japan they are pretty much accepting bitcoins with all of their hearts and the government are not afraid on the bitcoins.

[mkhadazz]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I think if bitcoin is used as a weapon in kanada it makes badco image worse because it is used for bad thing but if it is used for it I think bitcoin is not forbidden because bitcoin use to my knowledge is free to use for anything, if done for the crime in my opinion it depending on who uses it.

[NNMT]

I think the possession of bitcoin is not a crime, bitcoin is a valuable asset to be used, owned and purchased. If you use bitcoin for criminal purposes like, money laundering, using bitcoin for terrorist purposes, that's a crime.

[yusupjatigumilar]

BITCOIN IS LIKE KNIFE, WHERE CAN HELP HELP EMPLOYMENT SOMEBODY SO ALSO OTHER EVEN CAN TAKE IT OWNER, ITS INTERNALLY EVERYTHING CAN BE USE SO ALWAYS, IT WAS ALL RETURNING TO US AS IT USERS

[ChConcept]

No it is definitely not a crime. It is being used for illegal activies fine, we can't deny the fact that Bitcoins features and benefits are really great that even the bad people are utilizing it. Being used as a tool on an illegal activity doesn't make Bitcoin bad, more so all the other users or holder of Bitcoin because that is not the only reason or purpose of it. It has good purpose as well, so good that it has helped a lot of people to have a better financial life. It is not Bitcoin but the people using it, are the one responsible for the actions or activities they will do while utilizing and maximizing what Bitcoin has to ofer.

[Pier7]

How can holding a bitcoin considered a crime? Bitcoin is a digital currency and holding your own money can never be a crime. It is just an asset wherein you can gain profits from it. Some countries banned the usage of it but some countries made it legal. It really depends where you from.

[avia]

absolutely not, owning a bitcoin is definitely not a crime especially when you got your coin thru investment. though bitcoin is not accepted by most countries, i don't believe that owning one is illegal or even a crime. we gain bitcoins thru investment or as reward from participating in any bounty or thru trading which are not criminal activities.

[GeckoTrader]

Absolutely NO, bitcoin is one of the best investment now a days. It helps a lot to solve problems in this world. Your question is just like " Is owning money a crime?" In that case it will depend on where you use bitcoin, If you will use it with illegal things then it is somewhat bitcoin will have a negative image.

[thenameisjay]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I don't think so. I own bitcoins but I don't deem it illegal to own bitcoins. Bitcoins will always be free and always be the best thing to own if you're investing in the digital currency. But I don't think bitcoins will ever be likened to guns and will be illegal to own.

[megalith07]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning BTC isn't crime since it is only an advanced cash. Then again BTC can be use for carry out a crime. You can buy whatever you need absolutely anonymously. Nobody can follow from where BTC come and this is your cash. Until further notice for the most part nations permit to having BTC.

[burakdat]

Well bitcoin maybe a crime to other people that are sensitive when it comes to immoral things though we know that bitcoin is not an immoral investment but seeing to it how bitcoin works might other people that are sensitive to consider that it is a crime. Anyway bitcoin is good form of investment. Many people are happy being introduced by it and i think most of the investors are earning huge profit. And most of us do not think that bitcoin is a crime. How come it will be a crime when are taking so much advantage on it. This is one of a kind and unique of investment. Hopefully that many of the investors now will come to invest so as to let the bitcoin market price get higher.

[Desscount]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

there are many very dramatic rumors to drop the value of bitcoin. yes, whatever the story of any reason at its core all to destroy the development of bitcoin. as happened on this news. I am not sure about the truth, because there are some ico that are currently running with the developers from Canada

[Crypdon]

Depends on what country you live in. Simply owning a bitcoin is not illegal, but using it to buy drugs and weapons will probably land you in prison. This is no different to fiat cash, depends on what you do with it. Owning a bitcoin makes you lucky!

[Paka1]

Owning bitcoin is definitely not a crime. If you are using bitcoin in good conduct, like just for some investments and paying your transactionsonline then we cannot say that it of illegal acts. But if you are using bitcoin to take advantage of the people like those money laundering,  scam and such things then you are committing criminal offense that is punishable by law. 

[TWW]

that's true...in some countries the goverment really made a rules that owning bitcoin is ilegal and punishable by prison sentence...but there are only 2-3 countries in this world

[money1122]

It depend on the country. For example, in Russia owning bitcoin is not a crime, but if you try to pay in bitcoins this is a serious crime. If you change BTC for fiat and do not pay taxes - this is a crime.

[princesspoppy]

Owning bitcoin would only be a crime if you got it from illegal activities/doings. But owning bitcoin alone and buying it as an investment is not a crime but rather an asset/investment. Bitcoin is not really accepted in other countries, this is one of the reasons why they think it is illegal. Also their are no laws regarding crypto currencies which are some people basis to consider it to be legal.

[vorseb]

If owning BTC is a Crime, maybe there are many people which arrested for having BTC. People which abuse Bitcoin for illegal activities which should have been captured. So, don't worry about that.   

[SnapDown22]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun  
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

wrong thinking in investing with bitcoin, because we also know bitcoin can be accessed by anyone and anywhere if the intentions and goals of bad investors the results are bad too if I think

[Snappycoco]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

It might be a crime if and only if your government do not allow such cryptocurrency. But for me, having a bitcoin is not a crime for it is a legal and not violating a law of land. Maybe some country banned it but I guess because of its unstable price.

[aji567]

For me having bitcoin is not a crime, bitcoin is one of the most important assets for my life because bitcoin is difficult to obtain.

[bitlind]

This is all ridiculous, the government has tried many times to destroy bitcoin, but the maximum they have achieved is the price drop for several months.

[siti25]

When the virtual currency has transformed into an increasingly popular new investment instrument, it becomes the door of opportunity for hackers and cybercriminals to exploit it. the hackers began to search for users of bitcoin through their swallow wallets.

[Arlette Foxsparkle]

I think no but it depends on your country if they accused bitcoin user as a criminal but for me if you are a bitcoin user probably it is not a crime...  As long you are working legal why not having it...  Bitcoin is accused as a crime because it is not legal in your government... It is not a scam nor crime it depends on the user but we cant take the fact that some people used it in illegal way that's why bitcoin has a negative impact in other countries... Just try it... The experience you will get here better and great....

[FUD Expert]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

That is very absurd. Why not include fiat as well? Paper money is already used in funding terrorism for decades but no one have blamed it. This is a very pathetic attempt just to discredit bitcoin.

[Dansamiv]

I know what you mean, but that's not all. Bitcoin brings justice to all of us with blockchain technology but it is not perfect for other purposes. There is reason to understand and worry, but the bitcoin value is far more than that. Owning a bitcoin is not a crime.

[domerosan10]

It depends on the human nature that exists in this world. Having a lot of money is not a crime. It all depends on how they are received and for what purpose they are directed. In some cases, bitcoin can be an instrument in the hands of criminals. But Average people use bitcoin for good faith.

[dsaijz03]

It depends on the country where you belong too, those country that ban bitcoin and they obligate it means holding bitcoin means a crime but those country that don't ban bitcoin means you can hold Bitcoin as much as you can.

[WorldBiz project]

not a crime at least in my country, BTC is still and other crypto is still legal

[Sexie]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Of course no, owning bitcoin is not a crime. It just helps you to become stable  in life but not at the point that you kill somebody.  TO possess bitcoin from your efforts and hard work is  a reward,  not a crime. To posses bitcoin from buying or investing is not a crime as well. A gun can kill but bitcoin can not.

[B4rk4d4]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

It could ba a crime if the government in your country don't allow cryptocurrency such as bitcoin. And alao their are no laws regarding crypto currencies which are some people basis to consider it to be legal.

[princess22]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Nope as long as you dont use it on criminal things,.bitcoin are so much helpful to everyone .

[wahyu.prist]

Having Bitcoin can not be compared to having different types of weapons but possessing weapons can still be held legally in effect for self-protection. Bitcoin is harmless to us all and can not harm. So anyone thinks it is not illegal. Thanks

[jhache]

Lol, what kind of a retarded question is this. Do you know that people use cash to buy drugs in the real world. Now is having cash a crime? I don't think so. So stop with these stupid questions. Every thing has a good and bad use and you should focus on the good features of bitcoin instead of the negative ones.

[Robertqueen2]

Holding Bitcoin isn't a crime at all. Simply, we can consider bitcoin as a means of payment in itself. In this case, there is no difference between bitcoin and fiat money. Some countries are still banning bitcoin as a way of making transactions because they have not taken regulative steps towards it yet. However, using bitcoin in line with other altcoins will become a matter of fact.

[lucy94]

not even close

[Suguha]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

How can holding a bitcoin will be crime? having a account or holding a bitcoin is not a crime because bitcoin serves as a job to those unemployed and a students, many people around the people thinks bitcoin as a tool to help them in finnancially. Bitcoin is not illegal if bitcoin is illegal there is many people in jail or goung to jail right now if it is illegal. Holding a bitcoin is not illegal.

[ningrum]

Holding Bitcoin isn't a crime at all. Simply, we can consider bitcoin as a means of payment in itself. In this case, there is no difference between bitcoin and fiat money. Some countries are still banning bitcoin as a way of making transactions because they have not taken regulative steps towards it yet. However, using bitcoin in line with other altcoins will become a matter of fact.

I agree, that such a thing is not a crime because the crime is very harmful to all people, we better believe and believe that bitcoin is not a crime

[NYONYG175]

It depends on the person holding the bitcoin. Will he use it in illegal or legal transactions. But I am sure that bitcoin must carry a peaceful mission. And most people have good intentions.

[Zahrowil Qolbi]

I do not think so, because bitcoin or cryptocurrency are goods that can be used for investment. people in general might also think so.

[btcrich2020]

Holding Bitcoin isn't a crime at all. Simply, we can consider bitcoin as a means of payment in itself. In this case, there is no difference between bitcoin and fiat money. Some countries are still banning bitcoin as a way of making transactions because they have not taken regulative steps towards it yet. However, using bitcoin in line with other altcoins will become a matter of fact.

I agree, that such a thing is not a crime because the crime is very harmful to all people, we better believe and believe that bitcoin is not a crime

I never hear anything about holding bitcoin is a crime, the community is very prestigious by holding bitcoin. They will feel joy by holding more than 1 bitcoin, it will be very prestigious for holding bitcoin and it is not crime.

[Bowly88]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No it is not a crime because bitcoins is onli illegal in some country like china and i do not think the other countrybthat bans bitcoins but i know there is. And pretty much allost all the other country aside from them is lagalize bitcoins and do not care about bitcoins at all so you can use it if you can because there are some country who si legal in it but do jot any retailers that accepts it as a mode of payment. Do not be afraid to hold bitcoins if you know that it is legal here in your country be afraid if you live in china area

[seramania]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

the punishment of having btc is not to be disputed in law like possessing a weapon, btc can instead serve as an economic auxiliary not like a weapon used for a crime.

[Nissan-GTR]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

For me its not, but due to the fact that Bitcoin is a very expensive cryptocurrency I guess you are puting the gun unti yourself specially if you let other people know that you are having Bitcoin, not being selfish but be practical and secure that people will attack you whenever they have the chance.

[kumar jabodah]

Depends and may be illegal, Especially in countries banned the use of bitcoins. There is a law that each country should follow as it is in the Philippines must know the government how much we hold bitcoins so we can pay a tax. But some of us do not say it because they find it difficult to find out if we have really hidden bitcoins

[Batang Hambog]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

That's where the problem is. Even we can't deny the fact that crypto currency is an ideal medium of payment for such illegal trades. That's where the gap exists. Neither the Canadian government nor this article mentioned that owning crypto currency is illegal in Canada. It's the usage of crypto currency to facilitate such illegal trades through dark web

[Cryptogid]

Anything crime is against humanity,it hurts,bitcoin being owned is not a crime at all, because bitcoin is not against humanity..as matter of fact and urgency,it will better ones life..

[Boldcom]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

this is funny. how can owning a bitcoin became sa crime? unless you illegally acquired the bitcoins you have. what the government should go after are hackers and different websites offering pornography.

[niksxv]

Owning bitcoin is not a crime.. it depends on how would you use it. in good ways or bad. just always be responsible on everything you do.

[icecube45]

Is owning bitcoin a crime ?, is owning coin a crime ?, is owning money a crime ?,I do not think so, basically bitcoin is a medium of exchange as well as the definition of money in some countries there are legitimate, there are countries that do not legalize, there are also countries that have not yet legalized but can be used bitcoin as one of the means of exchange.
   in the article or news bitcoin only seen from the negative side only while the positive side is not seen. all countries will receive bitcoin because many things are profitable only time can answer and I believe owning bitcoin is not a crime because I'm not doing anything crime from bitcoin.

[iconicavs]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

This is as if saying ownig money is also a crime. Firstly what is Bitcoin? Bitcoin helps us earn money therefore if it is a crime then everyone who are earning money are criminals? Committing crime? This is idk... insane?

[Deborah Christine]

Owning bitcoin is not a crime because bitcoin is not the equipment for crime.  Bitcoin is digital money.  So nothing to do with evil. 

[dianepot]

Owning a bitcoin is just like holding a money. Only that the difference is money is not digital unlike bitcoin . So pessessing it is not a crime.Just make sure your also using it in good things or not to use it for scamming other people. And  if its regulated in your country that bitcoin is not allowed so,  thats when crime exist.

[gadimbrut]

having bitcoin is not a crime, nowadays a lot of news says bitcoin is used for crime, I think only a small percentage of users use bitcoin for crime, it can be bad news about bitcoin just to lower the price of bitcoin

[ryan2018]

Assuming bitcoin to be criminal is the same as assuming having money is a criminal. Or think that having gold is a criminal. All three have a volatile value, only bitcoin has the highest volatility. What makes it a criminal is the user who uses them for criminal purposes.

[hitrawal91]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Holding bitcoins in your wallet has no relation to holding a gun and i don't think holding bitcoin is that much Dangerous in any country. Well there are countries out there in this world where holding and trading bitcoin is illegal and i think holding bitcoin is illegal only if your government says so otherwise, you can hold it there is nothing wrong in it and also if it is really illegal to hold than you must not disclose to anyone there are many traders who are using loopholes to use bitcoin and other Crypto's.

[svetochka.yakovleva.93]

It all depends on what country you live in , so in many countries for owning bitcoin there is no legal punishment , but there are countries and exceptions

[misterj]

In my opinion, it depends on how the owner uses it. Of course when it is used for hiring a hitman and buying illegal products will make it bad but for investing, buying your needs, and securing your future money, I think it is the best and also a good thing.

[Viyamore]

An act is only considered as crime if and only if it has unlawfully disobeyed the moral law and the law of a state or a country. And I believe there are no law yet concerning about owning any cryptocurrencies which includes bitcoin. There’s no local or national order that bans a certain group of people from investing bitcoin. Aside from this fact, let us try to logically think, is owning or having gold a crime unless acquired illegally? Same as bitcoin! I don’t know where did you get that kind of idea and I highly disagree to that.

[AltCoinBuddah]

Bitcoin ownership is not crime. It does not harm anyone.There may be country that does not allow bitcoin.It is not a crime until the government make and  intent any law to prohivite to own and hold a bitcoin like in other asian country.I think this will be stay legal until this will not be use as a accessories or instruments in a illegal transactions that will result to a crime.

[De Suga09]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No its not. Owning a gun can be a threat or can kill someone but owning a bitcoin is not a threat and cannot definitely kill someone. However, there are countries that bans cryptocurrency so thats make it illegal. Maybe some of the reasons why people correlate it to a gun is that it can be used in illegal activities such as scam.

[Qartersa]

This depends on which country you are in. As you should be apprised, laws are unique to ones jurisdiction. Hence, go check your laws so you would know which applies to you.

As for me, anyway, it is not a crime to own a Bitcoin. While it isn't so, we were previously apprised by the government through the central bank due to the influx of millenials who are investing in Bitcoin. They have said that we are on our own and that we are investing at our own risk. Even so, they have not indicated that owning a Bitcoin is a crime. They merely presented facts as to how volatile the said market is, and might greatly affect the spending power of the people. Hence, the government interference in the form of Memorandum to forewarn the public.

[CrystalPham]

If you are not a criminal, you will not have to "anonymously" spend money, or choose an undetectable financial transaction like Bitcoin, "says EJFahan of Global Financial Integrity. Research on illegal money flows. However, criminals can not use cash. Imagine, a drug trafficking or sale of rhinoceros rhinoceros, the amount of cash to pay can be mountainous. In movies, criminals can put money in suitcases or bags and then confidently go to the airport, but not in fact.Again, criminals still need a good service like banking, cross-border transactions, and, most importantly, anonymity, to operate cross-border "black organizations." The bank is certainly not, if you do not want to "go head on". And Bitcoin is the perfect choice to create criminals.

[sijonru]

crime or not, it depends on each individual,
having bitcoin would not be a crime, if the owner uses bitcoin just for investment, but having bitcoin can be a crime, if the owner uses bitcoin as a tool for the purchase of illicit goods such as narcotics.

[Happydd]

I disagree with this idea. Why is the possession of bitcoin a crime? Not everyone holding a bitcoin is called a crime. Investing right, making real money is nothing wrong. Only those who handle illegal bitcoin or steal it are criminals.

[lodcoling]

Owning of BTC is not a crime at all. By BTC you can do the things what you can do with the money. As owning money is not a crime then owning BTC is not a crime.

[knight20]

No it wouldnt be a crime. First because bitcoin did not violate any laws of the land and maybe some country or banks banned it because of their fear of unstable price. Technically speaking owning it would make you feel financially stable and it will not make you feel like a criminal.

[B{o}T]

Owning bitcoin is legal. Bitcoin is an anonymous currency, it can be used to make criminal payments. But this does not mean that all bitcoin owners are criminals.

[reidel21]

We all know that bitcoin are not fully completed there are many things in the system that needs to develop. Bitcoin was in the infancy stage or in the process of development that's why people are afraid to trust in bitcoin. Bitcoin can also use as instrument doing an illegal activities like money laundering, scam and etc.

[JaxxBoll]

For those countries that do not like bitcoin, this is possible, but in my country this is normal. And I hope that our government accepts bitcoin so that I can have more growth opportunities

[reidel21]

Holding BTC is no crime. It may be misconception among many people. It is assets and can be hold, only it's malicious use is crime. People are using BTC currency in illegal trading.

[Bitcoinnumberone]

No

/thread

Of course not, many people are just really skeptical about bitcoin. They are easily affected and persuaded by negative news that is being circulated by the media. We all need to to realize that bitcoin is not illegal and so it is no crime for someone to have bitcoin.

[Oto3]

I think the possession of bitcoin is not a crime, bitcoin is a valuable asset to be used, owned and purchased. If you use bitcoin for criminal purposes like, money laundering, using bitcoin for terrorist purposes, that's a crime.

[Houseman]

Huh, i don't think that owning a bitcoin will be a crime. Bitcoin is just a type of investment online that has it value. Thus people will buy it.

[Aryadwipanggah]

I think having bitcoin is not a crime, because to date in my country on its special there are no rules that prohibit to have bitcoin so I think as long as it does not violate government regulations have bitcoin is not a crime

[budz0425]

I think the possession of bitcoin is not a crime, bitcoin is a valuable asset to be used, owned and purchased. If you use bitcoin for criminal purposes like, money laundering, using bitcoin for terrorist purposes, that's a crime.

Owning a bitcoin is not a crime for most countries, it may depend on the regulation of each country, but here in our country we are free for as long as we will not scam people and we are not obliged to pay taxes with it too.

[Rizqi]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

1. having bitcoin is indeed a crime for citizens whose country prohibits bitcoin from entering the country, depending on location
2. bitcoin this is a tool, whose name tool anyone can wear it, in use for what? much to be discussed in this case that is known in making bad, who knows made with various methods done by bitcoin users,

so we see where it stands, and that's a good, bad fact depending on you, and I remind you to use bitcoin wisely...

[Indra32]

I still think bitcoin binding to criminals is just nonsense. Bitcoin was invented not for the development of crime, but to improve our lives.

I think If / when Bitcoin is set in your country of residence and you are required by law to declare Bitcoin ownership but you have not done so, then having Bitcoin may be illegal.
Is having money is a crime? Because money also facilitates the trade of such illegal goods.

[guon]

Yeah, but it used to be 99,99% for crime, besides the pizza.

Now it's the other way around.

Articles are stuck in the past.

[SaiWAFU]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No. There are no laws yet states that acquiring and possesion of bitcoin is a crime. Canada simply wanted to eliminate all possible loop holes that criminals can use for their transaction, which is bitcoin btw.

[Pujangga]

Of course not, there is no good reason to say that bitcoin is a kiminal, bitcoin is a legal thing that will make the future better and the country should immediately legalize bitcoin.

[Javed zaman]

No, there is no crime crime in owing bitcoin and moreover it is not illegal.

[ThePunisher49X]

It must be a crime in some parts of the world because I have heard at the airports they have seized ledger and trezor wallets if they see them on your person during the check stop before getting to go on to your flight.
I believe the place was somewhere in south east asia where they have banned bitcoins use there.

[tansoft64]

Owning a bitcoin is not a crime, infact if you have it you have the opportunity to change your life forever and become rich. Bitcoin can be used in crimes because it is also a currency online.

[darth_cryptorider]

What a nonsense, how own bitcoin can be a crime. If bitcoin equal to money so it's looks like  own a money its a crime? In which world we live?

[POM]

What!? Of course not! In fact it’s a complete nonsense. I can’t tell why people are thinking like that but anyways.. The interest in bitcoin and crypto is increasing day by day, the effect of these strange thoughts will decrease with time.

[zhopas]

Every illegal doings can we call as a crime because first of all it is wrong and it may infringe on human rights or lose the privacy of something that is important. Owning bitcoin is not a crime unless you earn it or you got it in a wrong way especially today that many people are being aggressive when it comes to money and they are become more interested to it where they can even commit a crime just to have it. There's nothing wrong in owning bitcoin especially when you worked for it.

[barsametu01]

ok now if i ask you Is owning money & gold a crime so its clear  it is not a crime by owning a bitcoin . It depends on the person who hold it and the country that he lived in. Many country btc have legality very few country they dont  have permission for btc transcation .

[pri3oner]

This question is such a rave  How can public assets be a crime while the majority of the World currently has been using it for years?
Anyway, it can be that if u are living in "especial" place with its own rules and laws but the rest of the World hasnt gone crazy yet.

[Apes]

Having bitcoin is not a crime and bitcoin is not criminal .. and actually bitcoin can help for those who use it and make life better because it can help in economy and finance .. and i do not agree with those who have bitcoin in say crime and bitcoin is currency online it and make money and we get it is not free and there is a way to work and get paid with bitcoin or buy it to invest ..

[Cloak1]

It is not crime to own or hold bitcoin. Bitcoin is currently being treated as software hence no regulations.It is when you try to use those bitcoins to buy some illegal stuff for example drugs etc, then it is considered illegal or crime.

[billykannithi]

It is not crime to own or hold bitcoin. Bitcoin is currently being treated as software hence no regulations.It is when you try to use those bitcoins to buy some illegal stuff for example drugs etc, then it is considered illegal or crime.

Yes, a currency isn't a crime because actually it didn't harm anyone and they were born not for that reason also.
People just use them to do the illegal things or the harm things to others then you're accusing it's a crime ?
No i don't think it will work that way.

[felmitof]

Bitcoin is nothing but an alternative currency. Governments may not give their 100% support on it, that doesn’t make it illegal. Yeah one or two Governments have banned Bitcoin in their countries, still that doesn’t mean it’s a crime to hold Coins. Nope, it’s not any crime.

[Veterock]

Explain to me please, how can the police prove that you have bitcoins?

[doge_shit666]

It is not crime to own or hold bitcoin. Bitcoin is currently being treated as software hence no regulations.It is when you try to use those bitcoins to buy some illegal stuff for example drugs etc, then it is considered illegal or crime.

Yes, a currency isn't a crime because actually it didn't harm anyone and they were born not for that reason also.
People just use them to do the illegal things or the harm things to others then you're accusing it's a crime ?
No i don't think it will work that way.

There are a lot of countries that accept to pay and trade in bitcoin so your bitcoin ownership is completely legal. I believe in the future bitcoin will be the global currency of the world, then you will use bitcoin to pay for everything.

[Aprilperez1]

Owning a bitcoin it is an oppurtunity. Because the future of bitcoin is great it becomes useful so if you have a bitcoin it is not a crime it is the future.

[cordlesslake]

Associate the btc with crimes so serious and even compare it to the possession of firearms seems to me to be an unjustified stretching and I do not know how it is possible to write this kind of articles.

[Bellator]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

It will never be a crime unless it is being used by some fraudulent acts and illegal activities.Bitcoins existence helps the community to gain money..that they maybe able to used it as their another source of income.
I can prove it in my own, life changes when i join this community.Cryptocurrency and the blockchain technology had brought every individual wealth and owning bitcoin is not a crime nor a blessing to the humanity.

[faceoff97]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

If youll be using bitcoin for illegal activities, then bitcoin is would make you commit a crime. But bitcoin is not just meant for that, it allows oeople all around tge world ti make easy transaction with any intervention of anyone or any group. There is no denying that bitcoin is being used for activities such as drug trading and other illegal activities. But it doesnt mean that bitcoin itself is illegal. There were countries who considered it illegal because it becime a threat to them but there were also countries who recognized it because it has many use for them.

[Troysen]

Bitcoin is free for any one to own anytime they would like to , there are however some countries that consider it a threat to their national economy and has hence decided to ban it, it may be a crime to own BTC in such countries, other than that, BTC is very legal

[kendra1107]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

In most parts of the planet, it's not. Except in countries that have placed strict regulations on cryptocurrencies or Bitcoin in particular. Now here's the thing, Bitcoin in it's sense is good. Having BTC is different from having illegal drugs. If you were caught having illegal drugs in your possession even though you're not using it, you're screwed! It doesn't need an action or activity for it to be illegal coz it has been deemed illegal. Unlike with BTC wherein if you have BTC in your possession but are using it for good work, then that's fine. The only problem is when some dammed individuals do illegal activities using BTC,  stains its image. And people fail to see and assess that it is not BTC that is illegal but the activity in which it was used. 

[bjmpoker001]

if owning bitcoin is a crime, everybody already sold their bitcoins now.
i don't think it is a crime. Bitcoin is same as other currencies and assets. nothing criminal about it.
Peoples can use money for buy drugs, then is owning money considered a crime ?

[Indai24]

if owning bitcoin is a crime, everybody already sold their bitcoins now.
i don't think it is a crime. Bitcoin is same as other currencies and assets. nothing criminal about it.
Peoples can use money for buy drugs, then is owning money considered a crime ?

Correct for me it's not a crime because whatever happen it is your hard earned money. We can consider it as a crime on how you spend it and not how you earned it. And it's something that you can be proud of.

[natsu_koo]

No I don't think so, because if holding a bitcoin is a crime then it sound that you are implying that holding a money is a crime, you know that bitcoin is a currency, it is a money that circulates in the web. What I think here is that using bitcoin in some criminal acts (cause we all know that there are lots of criminal activities that can be done with the use of bitcoin) makes it a crime. And I don't think that holding or owning one can be called as crime.

[daarul50]

The function of bitcoin is not different from fiat currency, the difference is only in terms of physical form, bitcoin does not have it. Bitcoin is not created for crime, an irresponsible user who makes bitcoin a crime because each person has a different way of using bitcoin.

[buahkudu]

Does it have a bitcoin crime?
I personally do not, bitcoin helps the community. but, it's all back to ourselves for what bitcoin we use.
but I think bitcoin itself has many benefits for myself.

[letzdodiz]

It is not. But if you use it for illegal activities,  it can be.

[ram64GB]

No. Even the Muslim community has just declared bitcoin as Halal. Unless if your goverment bans it then its illegal. And I still can't call it a crime. It is currency.

[potatocorner]

Why would it be a crime? If if is allowed in the countries then it is not a crime. It would be crime if and only if your country already banned bitcoin and you are still having a secret access to crypto currencies. If all of the ways you have in earning bitcoin is legal to the forum and in your country, it would not be a crime.

[hrz]

having bitcoin is not a crime because we work hard to get bitcoin or we buy bitcoin with our money, unless we get bitcoin by stealing it in my opinion crime.

[Fakrull]

I think having bitcoin is not a crime, it has bitcoin a pride, because to collect 1BTC aja is very difficult,
The criminals use bitcoin for illegal goods transactions.

[putrisa]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

it depends on how they use bitcoin because I think bitcoin is a free digital currency used for anything, it's not a bitcoin fault but the misuse of bitcoin users who use bitcoin as a crime.

[mimienamphine]

Mr,how can owning a reputable cryptocurrency like bitcoin be a crime?A  digital currency that has the potential of changing the financial direction of this world and giving jobs to many be a crime.It very honourous to own bitcoin.It is the most sort after digital currency now in the world.Everybody must try and own some btc .

[Piggymonster]

For me, owning a bitcoin isn't like possessing a gun, it's because bitcoin is money and an investment. Bitcoin is very legal here in my country, there is no way holding it can be a crime. 

[prediction on bush]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

I strongly agree on your opinion that, owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. And BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal. And adding also my opinion that, It would mean that this forum is full with hardcore criminals, Thymos would be some like godfather Don Corleone, with all his lieutenants and soldiers, If you wish to join the clan you need to pass  initiation, like to hack some bank or old lady and then you will be able to join us here. In addition, owning bitcoin or any other cryptos is not a crime in some countries. Just like the Canadian government, its just worried for the black market trade that is happening through dark web where the medium of payment is crypto currency.

[kyucryp]

I don't think that owning bitcoin is a crime but maybe in a country that doesn't allow bitcoin, it will be a crime. but I don't see that if we own bitcoin, we can break any law. and if you are afraid to own bitcoin then you can sell your bitcoin and get the money and get out from bitcoin without any plan to come back in bitcoin world again.

I really agree with your writing. if it does have a bitcoin said to be a crime, what's the difference with people who have money. bitcoin is like money. then it depends on what the money is used for. it all depends on the owner. if indeed the money was made to buy a gun and then used to rob, it can be said with a crime. but if the money is made for trading or any other that is of positive value. whether it can be said of a crime.

[Mersterious]

THATS IS NOT A CRIME YOUR PAY FOR YOUR BITCOIN THATS NOT A CRIME

[bitfocus]

is owning land a crime? - if not, holding Bitcoins is never a crime.

[dubinsky]

I think having bitcoin is not a criminal offense as long as we do not break the rules and do not use them for illegal activities and criminality.

[Ghayoor]

For me, owning a bitcoin isn't like possessing a gun, it's because bitcoin is money and an investment. Bitcoin is very legal here in my country, there is no way holding it can be a crime. 

i think bitcoin is just helping people to change their life if someone is miss using bitcoin so its not a good idea and its not a mistake of bitcoin.

[bad_apple]

I think owning bitcoin isn't that bad as a crime because when you held something or that something you possess of, it depends on you on how it may look to other people, either it may seem to be bad or good. It comes with great responsibility in possessing bitcoin though.

[Beldon]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Not at all. Having Bitcoin is not a crime but a benefit we can get. But it all depends on each person who has it. If he had Bitcoin and used it in crime he would be abusing Bitcoin. And such a thing does not need to be imitated because this will only destroy the popularity of Bitcoin.

[sinta23]

Owning BTC cannot be compared to owning a weapon, and guns can still be legally held for self protection. BTC isn't harmful to anyone and cant kill either, so holding it isn't as illegal

that btc really will not kill someone if we do not all kinds. so when using btc we also need to be careful to hold it. because btc it is very helpful to us in terms of economy, which currently makes people fret.

[Xester]

For me, owning a bitcoin isn't like possessing a gun, it's because bitcoin is money and an investment. Bitcoin is very legal here in my country, there is no way holding it can be a crime. 

In your country where bitcoin is legalized and accepted then it could never be a crime but to other countries who have banned bitcoin, then it is another story. If you were to use bitcoin in those countries and you will be found out by the government then you could probably face some punishment for violating the law.

[TIDOVEE]

To me,Its just like saying is working and earning money a crime?.. The response to your question depends on how you earn the bitcoin.
If it is by hacking peoples account or any dubious way I agree, it is a crime.
But if it is earned by proper process. It is not a crime.

[SellBuyAcc]

It is actually not since bitcoin is never been confirmed as a CRIME to own it.

[jwenbu]

How did you say that holding bitcoin is a crime? Is there's any law about it? Maybe your point is those people doing or wrong use of bitcoin is a crime like they used it for scamming. Holding bitcoin is not a crime.

[malbano2099]

I believe there's nothing wrong when you own bitcoin, it's like you're just owning such money. It becomes wrong when you trade it for a wrong way like illegal transactions. You are the one who are responsible to make it right or nah. And as far as I know, crime starts in your mind.

[MFY151]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I think that is absurd, bitcoins doesn't even go against current laws much more inflict harm to others. These news somehow gives us idea how bitcoin is getting more and more famous that it is being incorporated to other subjects that should be totally not part of its functions.

[jhache]

No

/thread

I think this is more than enough to answer OP.

Anything that can be purchased with bitcoin can be purchased using fiat. So now is owning money also a crime? No, cause they are issued by government and since they are issued by them it doesn't matters if one can purchase drugs or anything illegal with them, but since bitcoin isn't controlled by them it is a crime to own it.

[mihir2018]

Being a BTC owner can never be an crime. The owner of such money is not called crime. If a Bitcoin owner use it for any illegal purposes then it will be a crime. As can be the case for money. That is, there is no crime in the ownership of Bitcoin.

Thank You.

[superstarbtc]

owning bitcoin depends on the country u are living at the same time no government or country can determine or ban or stop holding a bitcoin

[fargoway]

It depends on who is going to judge you. As for me, I don't see anything illegal in owning a bitcoin

[CryptoProphet]

The news is like a yellow newspaper. possession of certain assets, can not make you a criminal, unless of course the laws of your country do not say that.

[poletando]

i think no there are no policy said that owning bitcoin is a crime, there are only on some country that said bitcoin is illegal and its a crime if you owning bitcoin, i think bitcoin is like the investment things, if you said owning bitcoin is a crime i think you san say that owning gold is a crime too because bitcoin and gold has a same function

[PawanAggarwal]

Owing a bitcoin is not a crime unless it is earned from illegal business. Else, if anybody paid the taxes from the income of bitcoins, then it is not a crime.

[Tirdok]

owning bitcoin itself cannot be a crime unless your country has banned cryptocurrency.

[Theonethatgotaway]

It depends on who is going to judge you. As for me, I don't see anything illegal in owning a bitcoin

Owning a bitcoin is not a crime unless the bitcoin holder will use it for illegal purposes. Also it is consider as a crime if your are in a country that sees bitcoin as an illegal thing. As long as the bitcoin holder wont use it to harm others or use it to purchase illegal things it is not considered as a crime.

[fahad.khan]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Ya it is a crime, because you can kill someone by shooting him with your 0.15 Bitcoin.

[rejekinomplok99]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

oh no, crypto currency cannot be compared to criminal activities. it is  currency. everyone can use it for transactions. trader, investor, bounty hunter also criminal activities.

[quanghoa7911]

 In my personal opinion, if you live in a country that is forbidden use bitcoin and you own bitcoin, then of course you are an offender. Because criminality is simply a way of defining a violation of a certain law of the government, including the law that you assume unreasonable

[vladimirjune]

Seriously? How can you say that. Bitcoin is the most important thing that ever created in the history of technology, Please stick in the positive side so you would know the answer to your question. Bitcoin is not deadly far from what you have said.

[Tengcreneng]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Having Bitcoin is not a crime. But having Bitcoin is a job for everyone who joins in it. People who are unemployed after knowing and joining Bitcoin eventually become self-managed jobs. I do not think having Bitcoin is a crime. Because Bitcoin has changed my life so much better than before.

[metenjean]

Owning bitcoin isn't a crime however since some countries banned bitcoin then the usage of bitcoin for money / retail transactions can be considered as an act against the law. In my countries in South East Asia, regulations for bitcoin hasn't been finalized, most government banned bitcoin but exchangers are still active and as long as we don't buy a cup of coffee with bitcoin then it won't be a crime. 

[Lecam]

Nope I don't see any reason why it should be considered as a crime.
Bitcoin is a crypto currency then if holding a currency is a crime then holding Fiat should also be considered as one.
It would only be a crime if you are using it for something illegal.

[qyn0]

Owning btc is not a crime!

[rajkr]

It is not any crime to hold BTC .Only its use in illegal activities may be crime . So it is currency like fiat money. So hold it.

[jpoker272727]

Why should owning bitcoin a crime?
There are few cases that owning bitcoin can be a crime, if you have stolen bitcoins, if you hacked users or something related to the shady behaviors that are related to "crime"
In this way owning bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency can be counted as a bad thing.

[Gatot84]

Obviously bitcoin is not for crime. Bitcoin will be a crime when bitcoin is not illegal, we all know that this will only be a crime if you do something illegal but everyone knows that bitcoin is legal. There are some countries prohibiting the existence of bitcoin in their country but they do not say that it is illegal. They do not allow bitcoin to run in their country but they do not mark bitcoin or have bitcoin as an illegal act or a crime. Therefore there must be proof of approval from the government in order to gain substantial profits in that country.

[sumanto]

in my opinion having bitcoin is not a crime, bitcoin is a digital currency which means bitcoin can be used by anyone including for crime or not depends on saipa using bitcoin, there is used for good action and some are used for crime action.

[Qunetick]

in my opinion having bitcoin is not a crime, bitcoin is a digital currency which means bitcoin can be used by anyone including for crime or not depends on saipa using bitcoin, there is used for good action and some are used for crime action.

Bitcoin is not a crime or maybe holding it. I think owning bitcoin is just an strategy to gain a huge amount of profit in the near future. I believe that bitcoin will really rise soon and if we are going. To own it today we an really become more profitable in the near future doing such profitable thing is really not a crime on fact that was a great strategy.

[raymart0720]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

nope . owning bitcoin is probably not a crime unless you use it on any bad things or commit crime
maybe the article is somewhat like a small not affecting fud but nice try hahahahaha
if that so its a crime other big known investor should be in prison now

[jchav010101]

The government has tried many times to destroy bitcoin, but the maximum they have achieved is the price drop for several months.It depends on the country if they accused bitcoin user as a criminal but for me if you are a bitcoin user probably it is not a crime as long as you are working legally on it.

[tungaqhd]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I don't think that holding bitcoin is a crime, it is just a digital coin, you can not use it to kill or harm anyone.
They think that because they don't like bitcoin.

[nicko122]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

It's pretty strange, because, as far as I know, the attitude towards weapons in Canada is loyal. Not Texas of course ... How can you compare weapons and crypto-currencies ??

[Arwinkim]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Normally, owning bitcoin and alt coin is totally harmless. Why this should be illegal? I think this could be only considered a crime if you were involved in money laundering and hid your asset in Bitcoin. Another different story, law in your country does not allow everyone to own it because the government are afraid of it to be misused.

[djadmika]

Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency which is fast (we can do transaction within seconds only), cheap (low fees transaction or even free) and secure (no risks on losing like on fiat money). As far as I know owning bitcoin is not illegal as long as we use it for right purpose although there are some debates in some countries about using and trading digital money. In Indonesia (My beloved country) owning bitcoin or other digital assets is not a crime, but we are not allowed to use it for transaction. That’s means all transaction/payment must use our fiat money.

[linshuhow]

I don't understand how holding it is a crime?

[pekavcilar01]

Why investing is a crime? Everyone who is against Bitcoin is in a relationship of interest.
Cheap and fast money transfer is an important point for all humanity. Banks and governments are trying to ban bitcoin for their own benefit.
That's why they show Bitcoin as a crime. There are people who illegally use Bitcoin. Such people are making a bad perception.

[Yakapo]

No its not a criminal offence to own bitcoin as long as you are having it an a Bitcoin Friendly country.There are countries tha have illegalized Bitcoins due to their personal reasons, other than These countries, one is free to own BTC

[_yoshi]

Why should it be a crime to own bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency? They are just a few countrys and gouverments who banned bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. The most law are not safe what bitcoin is and how to handle. But i think when you pay the right tax for it, you should be on the save side. If you dont pay the tax for it, there will be some ilegal action where your goucerment could atone for. So dont try to tax evasion, or you will pay a much higher price.

[mikki14]

Nope. Not unless it is banned by your government and is punishable by law, then it would be illegal. But eventhough it was not supported by your government as long as it is not banned in your country, then there's nothing to worry about.

[dominional]

Not at all,  bitcoin is not a crime is internet legal and is following  due process not doing it the way they want but following due process.  It is not a crime. It is a process not a crime stall.

[tyas pur]

Does having Bitcoin is a form of crime?
I do not think so.
Bitcoin is similar to paper money, but Bitcoin is digital (not visible) whereas paper currency is tangible.
If Bitcoin is acquired in such a bad way as doing Hack, cheating, it is a crime.
But if you get Bitcoin by following the Program Bounty, Airdrops, Investment, Trading I think it is not a crime.

[redhorsebeer1980]

It is not a crime owning a bitcoin so I think bitcoin cannot be used as illegal money.This is the new method of payment so I think bitcoin has not been used as illegal.Holding bitcoins is not illegal.It depends on the person holding the bitcoin.

[HiringYou]

Owning a bitcoin is not a crime if we are not using it for wrong purpose.Owing it can only be crime if bitcoin profit is used as illegal money.If it is not governed by government or and central authority that does not mean that it is crime to use bitcoin.If used for good purpose with positive attitude without creating any problem for an indivisual or goverment then you cannot consider bitcoin as crime.It depends how an indivual deal with bitcoin.But if your government had banned the use of bitcoin in your country and you are still using it then definately it is a crime.

[ericmalik]

well, having bitcoin is not a crime because it does not harm humans also it generates income for the unemployed and finally bitcoin is useful for everyone to get more capital.

[Rarahumaira]

I do not think if anyone uses bitcoin to commit a crime i'm sure you are not a criminal. Think of the bitcoin as money. And we can see a lot of people use the money to build an illegal building. Are you a criminal too? certainly not.

[baho11]

Having  or owning a bitcoin is a pleasure its not a crime . Committing a crime  like murder , having an illegal gun , committing violation from the rules .

[Tusher1234]

No.Owning bitcoin is not crime.

[Virtual miner]

Is owning money a crime? Because money facilitates the trading of such illegal things, too. If/when Bitcoin is regulated in your country of residence and you are obligated by law to declare any possession of Bitcoin but you haven't done so, then owning Bitcoin might be illegal.

Exactly if the government of the country of your domicile permits you to transact in bitcoin and other crypto coins, then who says it is a crime. And generally for the countries where the position of the bitcoin is not clear regarding its legality and other considerable factors, holding and transacting in bitcoin is not a crime unless a direct ban has been imposed by the government of your country, which I think rarely any country has done. There are many ongoing issues regarding bitcoin going on in various countries, but still the members of the bitcoin community continue to use bitcoin and hold it as an investment. But yes if you are specifically talking about the criminal activities that are being carried on by the use of the bitcoin, then you are a criminal. But in fact these criminal acts can also be carried on by the use of fiat...so that's not  a big deal!

[lelylely]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Having bitcoin is not a crime, bitcoin is a crypto currency that can be used for online transactions, and it's like having fiat currency in real life. Bitcoin is not a weapon to kill people, but bitcoin is a crypto currency that has many benefits, whether bitcoin is seen as a crime, I think not.

[KingOfWinterfell01]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I don't think so. Bitcoins have brought more good than harm as compared to owning a gun that might kill someone. But it really all depends on which country you live in. Some countries ban mining while others ban owning bitcoins. Worst case might be death when found guilty.

[motionerror]

No

/thread

This.

[Bitcoinnumberone]

Is owning money a crime? Because money facilitates the trading of such illegal things, too. If/when Bitcoin is regulated in your country of residence and you are obligated by law to declare any possession of Bitcoin but you haven't done so, then owning Bitcoin might be illegal.

Of course not. Why will it be a crime? Only those people who are skeptic about bitcoin thinks so. Even those who don't believe to what bitcoin can do. They have been close minded to innovations that bitcoin can bring to our society.

[gwopr]

unfortunately, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies really began to be used for these purposes.I think that the legalization of cryptocurrencies in all countries will help to avoid this

[Daniel91]

In the beginning, I also had such question.
Recently, tax office in my country gave clear instructions how to report profit from bitcoin and other crypto currencies.
So, we have legal regulation now.
Of course, still is possible that criminals can use bitcoin for their own purpose but at least we don't need to hide our bitcoin income any more.

[tmpwhore]

I also noticed this trend and unfortunately to notice that all of this hard saying.I hope that it sometime will be governed by the law and no crime will not be

[GDragon]

It always depends on the user of course, when I was new here I also hear that humor but the more you will stay here in forum. You will realized that true essence of it. Our life also owned by us so do what you want and mind your own business either it good or bad.

[groomsxxx]

I'm sorry bitcoin in General can now be tied to crime.I was hoping that this area will be free from crime completely and will look clean

[chirst adam94]

 Bitcoin is another way of making money for other people, they find success in bitcoin and they don't hurt anybody here. Unless they are scammers read clearly

[Danglen1010]

No,  there is no criminal offense or any illegal activity in owning a bitcoin. 
The comoany of bircoin performs in a good faith wherein all things are good and under the jurisdiction of the law,  so nothing to worry about because bitcoin is a legal thing that supported by the national government.

[Betheng10]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun  
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No laws yet says that having bitcoin is against the law (at least here in my country) Government only warns us about possible danger when transacting with bitcoin exchanges.

[cutecute]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

No, how it can be a crime? If you only holding it. Just like what other said there is no criminal offense or any illegal activity in owning a bitcoin. Bitcoin is only for making our life better it's just like a job but in bitcoin you earn but you need to wait for a long time.

[TamTrang]

I do not think so, owning Bitcoin and having it is the wish of many is not the same as how many people think Bitcoin is dangerous. Do not learn do not work and think about it you can not understand. have Bitcoin and own a lot of Bitcoin money you will be the focus of the society it's positive rather than negative. I do not agree that possession of Bitcoin is a crime.

[Minionnn]

Although some people use bitcoin for bad purposes, they use bitcoin to trade in weapons or certain banned substances but that does not mean the owner of the bitcoin is a criminal. It depends on each country's regulations on bitcoin.

[Tabatadze]

Bitcoin is a new currency that is virtual and most importantly private without any control of the Governments of the world. Though it is banned in some countries but it is freely running well in many countries. The technology behind this cryptocurrency is innovative and will stay for long period. But one thing can be said that owning bitcoin is not crime at all.

[Galtica]

I believe there are too many laws trying to govern bitcoin usage. When people realize that the government should not work with Bitcoin cause its not their currency there is already taxation of the currency through buying it. Either then that there should be no way to government regulate the currencies.

[cryptobobo]

Not going to be a crime unless you are going to fool people to get their money thru bitcoin's name or if you arent going to use bitcoin to buy illegal stuffs in the deepweb you wont get any crime charges.Bitcoin should be use as a currency but not a gateaway from the crimes that we might faced using the fiat currencies.

[Dovie]

No owning bitcoin is not a crime but if you used bitcoin to buy a weapon it is a crime you need to do is not to use it at any bad transaction like other peope do.

[saumang2m]

I think that owning Bitcoin is not a crime. Bitcoin is a new kind of payment system. With no help from any bank or government system, we can make payments to anyone. But some people are taking advantage of this thing to take illegal use. Some countries have put people using Bitcoin in the list of crime. But soon this problem will be solved

[Jupeter]

Is owning money a crime? Because money facilitates the trading of such illegal things, too. If/when Bitcoin is regulated in your country of residence and you are obligated by law to declare any possession of Bitcoin but you haven't done so, then owning Bitcoin might be illegal.

It's like you said that having money is a crime. If bitcoin is a crime the world should banned it but as you see now it is not because it is not a crime. I don't want to elaborate my answer so much. You should understand  everything by now

[Odelkaleng]

I do not think it's a crime to have bitcoin. Because to have a bitcoin we just have to spend money or effort. So it has bitcoin like having a personal property, which should instead be protected by the rules.

[ZAYANDI]

NO, this is definitely not a crime.bitcoin is not a crime if you only use it for legal purposes. I do not believe we humans always make a way to make things worst. Having bitcoin is not a crime and bitcoin is not criminal and actually bitcoin can be helpful for those who use it and make life better because it can help in economy and finance. I disagree with them which has bitcoin in say crime There is no law stating that obtaining and having bitcoin is a crime.

[wasaisi]

That means this forum is full of hardcore criminals. Because many bitcoin searchers here and many also have bitcoin in this forum. It's a strange thing to have a bitcoin criminal. Although some people use bitcoin for bad purposes and it can be said that's why bitcoin is used by criminals.

[missyqt29]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Different countries/places means they have different people, different governments, different views and different ways to react from a social issue. Cryptocurrency happens to have fans, critiques, and haters. So if your government decides to ban it yet you still want this career with crypto, then you should give it all by migrating to a more friendly country. And I also want to point out than bitcoin is money, not fire arms.

[BennyK]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning or holding bitcoin in itself is not a crime just as you won money. Whatever you do with your money or Bitcoin tells your legality status. Trading bitcoin for hard drugs makes the act illegal but not Bitcoin itself. Bitcoin is just like any currency serving as a medium of exchange between parties involved.

[Chrisjay]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

 No its not crime. It just some people didnt understand bitcoin. Unless you scam people to get bitcoin.

[Lalafell]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I don't think that bitcoin is the root of crimes that just seems to pop out nowhere. May be it is just a propaganda to ruin the image of crryptocurrency. And there is a lot difference between correlation and causation so may be we should try to look deeper than what it is the top of the ice berg.

[Core.BUSTER]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning bitcoin is not a crime, at least here in my country. Here, many people that are integrated to cryptocurrency have started doing signature campigns and now investing or trading. From the looks of it, these things are not a crime but now a career that supplies finance to support many households.

[burner2014]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Owning bitcoin is not a crime, at least here in my country. Here, many people that are integrated to cryptocurrency have started doing signature campigns and now investing or trading. From the looks of it, these things are not a crime but now a career that supplies finance to support many households.

I don't know how other people are treating bitcoin for those countries that does not allow bitcoin, or that it is illegal to them, felt so sad for them as they are not enjoying the benefit of having a cryptocurrency, so for me, what matters for me right now is that I do have this kind of opportunity here in our country where in we are allowed and will never accused crime for having it.

[Zlatna Kopa4ka]

I don't think so, at least ts not from where I'm from. Even if it was I would probably still hold my Bitcoins, as it is decentralized and anonymous, the government can never know what I'm doing. I also cant really see it as a crime if its used just for a profitable service, if its used for illegal stuff, obviously yes, but by the way I'm using it its definitely not.

[fanBit101]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

I do not think that. That's a one-sided comparison. The blockchain technology provides the characteristics and breakthroughs that make people fair, giving people the opportunity to earn money and address the growing unemployment in the world. Of course, there is reason to believe that possession of bitcoin is a crime. in terms of security and politics. But in terms of social and economic. Bitcoin brings the difference to the community and the people.

[azisdoank]

well i think owning bitcoin is really not a crime. This technolgy has a mission and vision that helps people to make the easiest and fastest way in doing transaction and it's really help for the financial stability of people. It has a good cause whilw entering to the market and bitcoin is an investment and we can gain a lot of profit on it without hurting others. Maybe others are some people around that think bitcoin is a crime because of its simple way to earn a huge amount of profit

[MetalGear]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

My opinion for this matter is always the same. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency itself is not a crime. This innovation only aims to help people out. From being a payment method or an asset for investment, bitcoin never meant any harm or cause any another crimes for the record. With or without bitcoin, this world has people with bad intention, so I think it is not fair to blame it.

[Saldom12]

It depends on the human nature that exists in this world if they have bad bitcoin means they do not have a good future, but the average bitcoin user in the world is average either used for human cost or doing a positive thing.

[qwertyuiop0987654321]

No

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Owning a BTC is not a crime unless you had owned it by doing crimes.

[hiwainmoto]

As far as you didnt use it to buy illegal things it wont be a crime,owning a bitcoin is a privilege not a crime unless you did something wrong which oppose the constitutional law in your county.Most of the people are misinformed that is why bitcoin's image in most of the country has been restricted because people use it to scam others.

[lillyann]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

It all depends on how you use it. Same as with a gun. It can be used to defend oneself or to give up someone. BTC is the future. Will you stop using money because they are also used for bad things?

[saadat6868]

I think it depends on country regulations where you belong in citizenship. In some countries bitcoin is actualy forbiden, so check your laws first.

[PatronRH]

Possesses bitcoin as well as holding a gun 
http://bitcoinnews.com/cryptocurrencies-gun-crime-canada/

Bitcoin is just like money. I don't think holding money is a crime plus bitcoin has nothing to do with arms or drugs dealers. People been paying for illegal things since ages with fiat before even bitcoin existed. Although some countries considers it a crime and I don't know why.

[DominRx]

In bitcoin there is nothing criminal! He is trying to put in a bad light some people who benefit from it !! Do not believe these ducks!