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Board Legal
Re: List of court cases, complaints, regulatory actions, etc.
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cryzie
on 10/02/2025, 19:00:04 UTC
[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This thread is no longer being updated all that much.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.

This list is really helpful for tracking the legal and regulatory aspects of Bitcoin. Although it’s no longer updated as actively, the provided links to other resources can be very valuable for those interested in the legal side of cryptocurrencies. It’s particularly fascinating to see how different countries and states approach Bitcoin regulation, making this list an important historical document. Thanks for the effort in compiling this information—it remains relevant for researchers and enthusiasts alike!
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Board Mining
Re: Bitcoin Mining Pool distribution monthly reports
by
cryzie
on 10/02/2025, 18:20:11 UTC
It’s definitely interesting to see the mining pool landscape becoming more decentralized, with no pool holding more than 18% of the hashrate. The rise of Binance Pool is something to keep an eye on, though. While it’s growing fast, the fact that they’re expanding so quickly does raise some concerns, especially after CZ’s comments about a rollback in May. It’s a bit worrying to see one company gain so much influence in the space, but I guess time will tell how things unfold. Decentralization is still improving overall, so that’s a positive sign
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Board Bitcoin Discussion
Re: When is the best time to buy?
by
cryzie
on 10/02/2025, 17:56:20 UTC
I agree! From my own experience, I’ve realized that waiting for the "perfect" moment is a trap. The market is always fluctuating, and it's better to make moves based on your own capabilities, not external factors. A long-term investment strategy provides much more confidence and peace of mind. Grin