List of court cases, complaints, regulatory actions, etc.

[tj4dmx]

Thhis is very disapointing

This is very disappointing !!

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[Forts1946]

till now they is not low against bitcoin so you can exchange it to $ in Dark market or with friends

[Kyrgyzguy]

Hey guys .My bad, i just seen so many court cases here, that i thought thats the sole purpose.

[sehanmaxx01]

 They highlight the ways in which Bitcoin either defeats or bypasses methods of control that regulators enjoy through the banking-system.

[Danilo23]

How time bitcoin go to the 7000$? 

[1969Dave]

Hi there, I am wondering if cryptocurrencies should be regulated, what's your opinion: yes or no? If so, should it be regulated as a security, a commodity or as something else?

[mahdaoui imad]

It would be cool if we banded together and filled in relevant bits in an concentrated format.

[Bitcoin found]

[Update Feb 19, 2014:

This thread is no longer being updated all that much. As Bitcoin further permeates the world, most every nation (or state, etc.) will have content specific to that jurisdiction's involvement with Bitcoin.   Feel free to continue posting as you wish, but this thread will no longer be even close to being a comprehensive list as it had been for a period of time.

Other resources:

 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_bitcoin_by_country [Added Sep 3, 2015]
 - http://coincenter.org/2015/06/tracking-bitcoin-regulation-state-by-state [Added Sep 3, 2015]
 - http://www.coindesk.com/regulation [Added Sep 3, 2015]
 - http://merkletree.io (formerly bitlegal.io I think)  [Added Sep 7, 2015]
 - http://www.cryptocoinlaw.net
 - http://twitter.com/virtuallylaw
 - http://BitcoinFoundation.org
 - http://coindesk.com
 - http://datauthority.org (info: http://coindesk.com/bitcoin-industry-leaders-launch-data-a-self-regulatory-body)
 - http://bitcoinfinancialassociation.org
 - http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Compilation_of_legal_and_regulatory_information
]

This list is to serve as an index to all the events in which Bitcoin-related topics interact with the courts, police, regulators, etc.

This is similar to how the NEW Articles in the Press Forum thread serves as an index to media mentions.

Topics related to regulations, taxes, etc. are also cataloged in a Bitcoin.it Wiki article:

Compilation of legal and regulatory information
 - http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Compilation_of_legal_and_regulatory_information

I'm hoping for this thread to remain an index, mostly with just a brief summation and then links towards other threads and external sources -- rather than be where discussion for each index entry occurs.   If an entry is made, feel free to reply with a link to a relevant thread where further discussion occurs or to other related content.

Annemieke Dirke's front speaker Bitshares Foundation tries to calm the community with fake news in the bitsharesDEX telegram chat will ask any member of the admin if the person ask (ICO SCAM) for the real information (blackmail) which has already triggered a wave of queries deleted. On Steemit, Annemieke Dirke's co-workers take the same procedure instead of voting immediately. BaFi's research and the US authorities are massively expanding. Chinas investors are already taking off their capital. The big announced Bittrex deal will not materialize The founders have already spoken with the authorities. The total damage will be tens of millions of millions of dollars, the authorities will freeze the capital of the entire Bitshares.org. Thanks Annnemieke Dirkes (Anna Dirkes).

Hey guys .My bad, i just seen so many court cases here, that i thought thats the sole purpose.

[Update Feb 19, 2014:

This thread is no longer being updated all that much. As Bitcoin further permeates the world, most every nation (or state, etc.) will have content specific to that jurisdiction's involvement with Bitcoin.   Feel free to continue posting as you wish, but this thread will no longer be even close to being a comprehensive list as it had been for a period of time.

Other resources:

 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_bitcoin_by_country [Added Sep 3, 2015]
 - http://coincenter.org/2015/06/tracking-bitcoin-regulation-state-by-state [Added Sep 3, 2015]
 - http://www.coindesk.com/regulation [Added Sep 3, 2015]
 - http://merkletree.io (formerly bitlegal.io I think)  [Added Sep 7, 2015]
 - http://www.cryptocoinlaw.net
 - http://twitter.com/virtuallylaw
 - http://BitcoinFoundation.org
 - http://coindesk.com
 - http://datauthority.org (info: http://coindesk.com/bitcoin-industry-leaders-launch-data-a-self-regulatory-body)
 - http://bitcoinfinancialassociation.org
 - http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Compilation_of_legal_and_regulatory_information
]

This list is to serve as an index to all the events in which Bitcoin-related topics interact with the courts, police, regulators, etc.

This is similar to how the NEW Articles in the Press Forum thread serves as an index to media mentions.

Topics related to regulations, taxes, etc. are also cataloged in a Bitcoin.it Wiki article:

Compilation of legal and regulatory information
 - http://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Compilation_of_legal_and_regulatory_information

I'm hoping for this thread to remain an index, mostly with just a brief summation and then links towards other threads and external sources -- rather than be where discussion for each index entry occurs.   If an entry is made, feel free to reply with a link to a relevant thread where further discussion occurs or to other related content.

Annemieke Dirke's front speaker Bitshares Foundation tries to calm the community with fake news in the bitsharesDEX telegram chat will ask any member of the admin if the person ask (ICO SCAM) for the real information (blackmail) which has already triggered a wave of queries deleted. On Steemit, Annemieke Dirke's co-workers take the same procedure instead of voting immediately. BaFi's research and the US authorities are massively expanding. Chinas investors are already taking off their capital. The big announced Bittrex deal will not materialize The founders have already spoken with the authorities. The total damage will be tens of millions of millions of dollars, the authorities will freeze the capital of the entire Bitshares.org. Thanks Annnemieke Dirkes (Anna Dirkes).

They highlight the ways in which Bitcoin either defeats or bypasses methods of control that regulators enjoy through the banking-system.

„Annemieke Dirkes“front speaker Bitshares Foundation tries to calm the community with fake news in the bitsharesDEX telegram chat will ask any member of the admin if the person ask (ICO SCAM) for the real information (blackmail) which has already triggered a wave of queries deleted. On Steemit, Annemieke Dirke's co-workers take the same procedure instead of voting immediately. BaFi's research and the US authorities are massively expanding. Chinas investors are already taking off their capital. The big announced Bittrex deal will not materialize The founders have already spoken with the authorities. The total damage will be tens of millions of millions of dollars, the authorities will freeze the capital of the entire Bitshares.org. Thanks Annnemieke Dirkes (Anna Dirkes).

[jdole]

I'm hoping for this thread to remain an index, mostly with just a brief summation and then links towards other threads and external sources -- rather than be where discussion for each index entry occurs.   Feel free to reply with a link to a relevant thread where further discussion occurs or to other related content

[Angelillio]

  etc are recovering. Prices will grow strongly

[Criptomen@30]

hey everyboby this is my first post and i am very happy to be part of this forum

[tibne]

Government will only accept the legitimacy of BTC if it can regulate at some level. But they have no clue how to do it now. Instead of waiting for some regulation coming out which may not make sense, crypto community is able to proactive shape the future regulation with government. Hong Kong and Taiwan government have create so called sandbox and let the startups experiment while government is watching. Those governments expect to learn from these experience and make some creative regulation.

[strocifer]

Does someone know if there is any regulation regarding ICOs?
I have the feeling it's like jungle for now.

[BTC064]

Does someone know if there is any regulation regarding ICOs?
I have the feeling it's like jungle for now.

Hello,

Remember what is considered a Security.

Now for legal reasons, don't consider this legal advise. Do get with an attorney.

These should be considered my opinions only because of ........

If the digital currency, token, or crypto or whatever you want to call it,

1) Is being backed by any commodity or asset.
2) If it is offering ownership in a company
3) If it represents a vote in the company
4) If the person or entity that acquires it is guaranteed a return on his or her investment.
5) If you use the word investment, that can upset regulators.
6) If you promise interest to the coinholders.

Good Luck

[loganberry101@gmail.com]

This is very interesting and informative. Thanks to all contributors

[bejoyjoy]

This is very interesting and informative. Thanks to all contributors

[AttorneyBitcoin]

Does someone know if there is any regulation regarding ICOs?
I have the feeling it's like jungle for now.

Hello,

Remember what is considered a Security.

Now for legal reasons, don't consider this legal advise. Do get with an attorney.

These should be considered my opinions only because of ........

If the digital currency, token, or crypto or whatever you want to call it,

1) Is being backed by any commodity or asset.
2) If it is offering ownership in a company
3) If it represents a vote in the company
4) If the person or entity that acquires it is guaranteed a return on his or her investment.
5) If you use the word investment, that can upset regulators.
6) If you promise interest to the coinholders.

Good Luck

Well done Sir:

Also consider whether the purchaser is looking for passive income, which could just mean appreciation in value, or whether the purchaser is going to take an active role. If the purchaser is investing to obtain passive income it is more likely a security.

If it is a security then you have to be registered as such with the SEC and have their okay to go ahead. Not a small task.

There are exemptions to being a security. One of them is to have only accredited investors.

Best:

George D. Greenberg, Esq.
www.attorneybitcoin.com

[strocifer]

Does someone know if there is any regulation regarding ICOs?
I have the feeling it's like jungle for now.

Hello,

Remember what is considered a Security.

Now for legal reasons, don't consider this legal advise. Do get with an attorney.

These should be considered my opinions only because of ........

If the digital currency, token, or crypto or whatever you want to call it,

1) Is being backed by any commodity or asset.
2) If it is offering ownership in a company
3) If it represents a vote in the company
4) If the person or entity that acquires it is guaranteed a return on his or her investment.
5) If you use the word investment, that can upset regulators.
6) If you promise interest to the coinholders.

Good Luck

Well done Sir:

Also consider whether the purchaser is looking for passive income, which could just mean appreciation in value, or whether the purchaser is going to take an active role. If the purchaser is investing to obtain passive income it is more likely a security.

If it is a security then you have to be registered as such with the SEC and have their okay to go ahead. Not a small task.

There are exemptions to being a security. One of them is to have only accredited investors.

Best:

George D. Greenberg, Esq.
www.attorneybitcoin.com

I am sure most of the token issued during ICOs are not registered wit the SEC or any other financial regulator, aren't they? So the protection for us willing to invest in such ICO is rather small.

[jhamz03]

Very nice and good to read about bitcoin information provided by the contributors, even though some is outdated it helps a lot to know more about bitcoin.

[Colorblind]

Is there an updated list of court cases/complaints etc ?