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June 30, 2013, 08:03:42 AM |
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No, this doesnt belong here and is wrong, too. Its not the capital gains tax its exempt from. But its true that after holding BTC for over 1 year the profit is tax free.
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Stephen Gornick (OP)
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July 01, 2013, 12:09:29 AM |
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No, this doesnt belong here and is wrong, too.
I'm not sure why you'ld claim that a formal, public response by an agency of the German federal government does not belong in this thread.
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July 01, 2013, 06:37:22 AM |
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I'm not sure why you'ld claim that a formal, public response by an agency of the German federal government does not belong in this thread. My bad, i just seen so many court cases here, that i thought thats the sole purpose.
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SEC v. Trendon T. Shavers, et al July 23, 2013 Location: Sherman, TX, USA Abstract: 3. In 2011 and 2012 Shavers, operating under the Internet name "pirateat40,", operated a classic Ponzi scheme raising more than 700,000 BTC in principal investments from BTCST investors. - http://www.sec.gov/litigation/complaints/2013/comp-pr2013-132.pdf (PDF) - http://bit.ly/13awWVJ <-- Browser-friendly (using a PDF viewer) Separately, the SEC issued an alert on Ponzis: - https://www.sec.gov/servlet/Satellite/News/PressRelease/Detail/PressRelease/1370539730583#.Ue68AN__6b6 - http://www.sec.gov/investor/alerts/ia_virtualcurrencies.pdf (PDF) - http://bit.ly/11c3IrP <-- Browser-friendly (using a PDF viewer) Press and other threads: - http://www.businessinsider.com/sec-charges-texas-man-with-running-bitcoin-ponzi-scheme-2013-72013-07-23 BI: SEC Charges Texas Man With Running Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme - http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=261236.msg2788443#msg2788443SEC finally charges pirateat40 aka Trendon Shavers - http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=261234.0This is being covered in the WSJ, on CNBC, and likely will reach most business news.
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July 31, 2013, 10:01:18 PM |
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Bank of Thailand Governor Prasarn instructs Bitcoin exchange to halt trading July 29, 2013 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Abstract: Following a conference by the Bank of Thailand, Bitcoin Co. Ltd, of Thailand was advised to halt trading between bitcoins and Thai Baht until further notice. Here's an article which includes a translation from the Thai newspaper in which Governor Prasarn was quoted. - http://asiancorrespondent.com/111332/has-bitcoin-been-banned-from-thailandThis has been covered in all the finance and tech media, Wired, Ars Technica, The Register, The Verge, QZ.com, etc.,
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August 07, 2013, 07:02:45 PM Last edit: September 19, 2013, 07:27:39 PM by Stephen Gornick |
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SEC v. Trendon T. Shavers, et al CASE NO. 4:13-CV-416 July 23, 2013 Location: Sherman, TX, USA
There is a development with this case. MEMORANDUM OPINION REGARDING THE COURT’S SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION - http://ia800904.us.archive.org/35/items/gov.uscourts.txed.146063/gov.uscourts.txed.146063.23.0.pdf - http://bit.ly/19O1qob <-- Browser friendly (PDF Viewer) [Bitcoin] can also be exchanged for conventional currencies, such as the U.S. dollar, Euro, Yen, and Yuan. Therefore, Bitcoin is a currency or form of money, and investors wishing to invest in BTCST provided an investment of money. [...] Therefore, the Court finds that the BTCST investments meet the definition of investment contract, and as such, are securities. For these reasons, the Court finds that it has subject matter jurisdiction over this matter,
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August 20, 2013, 04:35:29 PM |
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Seizure Warrant - Funds in Dwolla account of Mutum Sigillum, LLC [Mt. Gox] May 14, 2013 Location: USA
Abstract: The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has seized funds in the accounts used by Mt. Gox at Dwolla and Wells Fargo.
Update to this ... When the seizure warrant was executed, $2,915,507.40 was the amount seized from Dwolla: - http://www.scribd.com/doc/161492071/Bitcoin-Mt-Gox-Warrant-Executed
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August 23, 2013, 02:15:24 PM Last edit: August 31, 2013, 02:43:15 AM by Stephen Gornick |
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Seizure Warrant - Funds in Dwolla account of Mutum Sigillum, LLC [Mt. Gox] May 14, 2013 Location: USA
Abstract: The U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) has seized funds in the accounts used by Mt. Gox at Dwolla and Wells Fargo.
And here's the other shoe that we knew had been dropped. $2.1 million from the Wells Fargo account, seized in June frm both a Mt. Gox (Mutum Sigillum LLC) account as well as an account in Mark Karpeles' own name. U.S. District Court (District of Maryland) Case Number: 13-1085SAG Additional $2.1M Seized from Mt. Gox Accounts – Now Over $5M Total - http://thegenesisblock.com/warrant-for-mt-gox-wells-fargo-accounts-shows-additional-2-1m-seized/ - http://ge.tt/49PqWcq/v/0?c (Affidavit In Support Of Seizure Warrant) - http://ge.tt/5H5GXcq/v/0?c (Seizure Warrant)
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August 24, 2013, 07:49:22 PM |
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Thats how much now? 5kk+? Nicely sunk.
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September 05, 2013, 01:53:43 AM |
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Advisory Opinion Request to U.S. Federal Election Committee (FEC) August 13, 2013 Location: Washington, DC, USA Abstract: A Political Action Committee solicits the FEC's opinion on varios aspects of Bitcoin being accepted for political campain contributions. CAF wishes to accept Bitcoins as monetary and in-kind contributions from individuals and organizations otherwise lawfully able to contribute. CAF also intends to sell, spend, and directly contribute these Bitcoins. These actions are similar to those permitted by other Advisoiy Opinions, including BARTERPAC and Cogswell, and the FEC should have no concern in pennitting them. So CAF can ensure compliance with FECA and FEC regulations, CAF seeks guidance on valuing, retaining, selling, spending, and contributing Bitcoins received as contributions. Advisory Opinion Request of Conservative Action Fund PAC - http://saos.nictusa.com/aodocs/1245451.pdf - http://bit.ly/17FKUC1 (via browser-based PDF viewer) Feds could allow Bitcoin campaign donations - http://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/bitcoin-campaign-donations-96301.html?hp=l12
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September 12, 2013, 08:24:22 PM Last edit: September 12, 2013, 10:07:10 PM by Stephen Gornick |
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United States v. Adam Joseph BUNGER A/K/A John Smith A/K/A Jarvis Smith September, 2013 Location: Bowling Green, Kentucky Abstract: Guns were sold through the anonymous marketplace Black Market Reloaded, shipped from Bowling Green, KY to an Australian Buyer. Australian customs intercepted the shipment. ATF agent filed complaint in US federal court. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives agents said Bunger used a site called Black Market Revisited [sic] to offer and sell weapons to buyers across the world. Eventually, Special Agent David S. Hayes wrote in a criminal complaint that Bunger sold weapons to people in Australia, England and tried to sell one to a buyer in Sweden between June and August.
And a little bit of LOL: Black Market Reloaded is a site run by a company in Dresden, Germany, Ky man charged with shipping guns internationally - http://www.bgdailynews.com/news/state/ky-man-charged-with-shipping-guns-internationally/article_36a01949-7c14-5702-868c-c2b21f218624.html
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September 12, 2013, 09:54:26 PM |
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Bunger used a site called Black Market Revisited to offer and sell weapons to buyers across the world. Black Market Reloaded is a site run by a company in Dresden, Germany, I see the requirements for becoming an agent are still to not have an IQ higher than a chair.
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