The nostr:nprofile1qqswhhhf99z77pfg80s2c00z27rusxn2tzss7450n34krkwa2yadhtgpzfmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ucpz3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezuerkv36zuer9wcpc3ers is the perfect e-reader
This rule was actually duplicative, as the FTC has already launched cases in this domain. CFPB was just doing double-duty and muddying the waters a bit
nostr:npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfc on the goal of sound Bitcoin policy: limiting government, *not* individuals.
https://cdn.satellite.earth/bf54a9b8bd3530130ab3940a0a071e078c69f25fd6c63cac2a10fdb31a522afd.mp4
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Very much appreciated the opportunity to get to know nostr:nprofile1qyg8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2qgmwaehxw309aex2mrp0yhxy6t5vdhkjmnsv9exktnrdaksqgx8aknxpf4usfc9xr5zkjnhz2kdaghrrhq22mude926cqy7lktuscxfydu3 on his podcast nostr:nprofile1qyw8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytfsxyh8jcttd95x7mnwv5hxxmmdqy28wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hsqgzclyzlmgz92vcdt6v284xlrctug54tfs0dvj8nw8csqf2y00yuzysxpv9s and discuss the ideas of decentralization, trust in governments, the use of bitcoin, and why limiting government power remains essential
Thanks to the support of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, I’ve put together the “Congressional Guide to Bitcoin,” outlining areas of federal law and regulation affecting Bitcoin.
It also highlights reforms to guarantee Americans can benefit from the ultimate separation of money and state.
The purpose of the guide is to inform legislative reforms aimed at reducing barriers to adoption, streamlining taxation, and minimizing regulatory complexity so that ordinary Americans can enjoy the fruits of innovation and hard money that Bitcoin provides.
read more here: https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/the-congressional-guide-to-bitcoin
You only pay tax if you convert to fiat. Tax contingent on whatever you tell the government in terms of date
At least from buyer side, clarity on the mortgages would also be helpful
OK which one of u psychopaths signed up my burner number to Adam Schiff’s text updates
Anyone familiar with crypto/tech policy in DC knows XRP/Ripple flood the town with lobbying money.
They flood social media with ad money.
Many of the big MAGA influencers have done laughable podcast segments or video clips promoting XRP
Even Trump got hookwinked
found in the wild
Okay I got an anon zap, so I'll take it.
Few things.
Vienna, overall, doesn't have the same level of merchant adoption you'll see in Prague or even Munich, but there are a few places. Check out nostr:nprofile1qyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzdmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ue0qqstmwq86za404m8cknaa9z4ftuagpuy2lpkgnpqy6n4xns80jcvvrqjh4qaz here, as well as a few Latin American cafes and restaurants on nostr:nprofile1qyv8wumn8ghj7enfd36x2u3wdehhxarj9emkjmn99uq3zamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3wwa5kuef0qqsra2ey033mkdwl5w8q0jss9ak69zafh82xsuvhwsaauw3trkq2amgvvanjv
https://btcmap.org/map#13/48.22021/16.38834
Austrian capital gains tax is insanely high (27.5%) for any BTC bought after 2021. If you use any of the major exchanges based in Austria (Coinfinity, Bitpanda) they'll automatically collect this tax if you sell through there.
When it comes to MiCA, most of the Austrian-based firms have already committed to following this, and already do tons of KYC, so I don't think this will change much.
If you mean "living" on BTC, likely the best way would be to use platforms like nostr:nprofile1qyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzdmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ue0qqstpkv7ykr7fe99wxh84ef5xr5h5g3xex3d2mrgk39hz4m0n3ad93qs7k0kh or nostr:nprofile1qyxjqamnwvaz7tmzwf3zu6t0qy8zqamnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0dsqzphuxtm6gxpykk5q7a0vgxa7fpafpg6w503fejucqugj64vdjnvnykn4jst which you probably know. These platforms do use KYC, so you'll have to submit an identity document and could be on the hook for taxes if your tax residency is Austria. But for spending sats and their debit cards (or gift cards) the solutions they have are pretty good.
https://spend.bringin.xyz/signup?affiliate=XKU41UZUPU
For the few merchants I personally use that are usually small companies (barber, butcher, etc.) I've been moderately successful at getting them to accept Bitcoin, but nothing super official.
Obviously, the meetup community is great here, either Bitcoin Austria or Einundzwangzig Wien. I regret that I'm not able to join more usually because I'm traveling.
Hope this helps and happy to answer any other questions!
if u prove you’re not a bot by zapping this post, I’ll answer in detail
Glad to see we're both mentioned after I mentioned your place, nostr:nprofile1qyghwumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnhd9hx2tcpzdmhxue69uhhqatjwpkx2urpvuhx2ue0qqstmwq86za404m8cknaa9z4ftuagpuy2lpkgnpqy6n4xns80jcvvrqjh4qaz :)
https://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/inside-viennas-small-persistent-crypto-community/
The South African government wants to regulate independent podcasts.
Yeah, because that's worked so well to ensure the veracity of traditional media.
I'm sure they'll do a great job, nothing to worry about!
https://video.nostr.build/f91bec57ce52d949e8b30292071c38d34e45c8354f2a2221ffe5d8eb0fee0f90.mp4
Not that there's any technical way to do this, but still ludicrous that they'd even think it up
Good day all, another great day to repeal the Bank Secrecy Act
https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/downgrading-the-bank-secrecy-act-is-a-powerful-reform-for-bitcoin
Encryption is the ultimate firewall. It’s no wonder so many governments are trying to force their way in. They’ll be opposed at all costs.
Part of my collab with Brussels Signal on the EU’s anti-encryption power play:
