Bitcoin Research — Law, Regulation, Markets & Origins (2026)

A research archive on Bitcoin compiled in October 2026: US federal and state law (FinCEN's virtual-currency record from 1999, the 2020 unhosted-wallet rule and its 2026 withdrawal, notes on all 50 states and DC), KYC/AML for buying and selling, banking, exchanges, wallets, payment processors, hacks and their causes, patents, the 2007–2011 origins, and the evidence on who Satoshi Nakamoto is. Every note dates and cites its claims and labels anything unverified, contested or fringe. Government, court and patent records are kept here in full; other sources are cited with a link to the original. Filter by case to pick a topic, such as fincen, states or notes. Download it all as a dataset. Research, not advice. These notes explain what happened and why; they are not recommendations to buy or sell. Statuses of bills and rules are as checked on the date each note gives.

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266 documents · case: states

CS/CS/SB 1568 (2026), Use of Digital Currency by the Department of Financial Services (Florida Stablecoin Pilot Program), enrolled

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Florida Legislature. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: ENROLLED 2026 Legislature CS for CS for SB 1568, 1st Engrossed 20261568er 1 2 An act relating to the use of digital currency by the 3 Department of Financial Services; creating s. 17.72, 4 F.S.; establishing the Florida Stablecoin Pilot 5 Program within the Department of Financial Services; 6 providing legislative intent; providing definitions; 7 authorizing the department to engage in certain 8 activities; authorizing the department to designate 9…

CS/HB 505 (2026), Virtual Currency Kiosks, enrolled

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Florida Legislature. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S ENROLLED CS/HB 505, Engrossed 1 2026 Legislature 1 2 An act relating to virtual currency kiosks; amending 3 s. 560.103, F.S.; revising the definition of the term 4 "money services business"; defining terms; amending s. 5 560.105, F.S.; revising the requirements for certain 6 rules adopted by th…

Industry Alert: Change in Money Transmission Definition

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Florida Office of Financial Regulation. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Industry Alert: Change in Money Transmission Definition Skip To Main Content MENU Search FLOFR.gov Industry Login OFFICE OF FINANCIAL REGULATION About Us About OFR Organizational Chart Careers Leadership Statutes & Rules Submit Feedback Divisions & Offices Division of Consumer Finance Division of Financial Institutions Division of Securities Bureau of Fi…

§ 560.103, Florida Statutes, Definitions (money services businesses)

Bitcoin Research — Law, Regulation, Markets & Origins (2026) · States / Fl

Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine Skip to Menu | Skip to Main Content October 9, 2026 Search Statutes: 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003…

Sources: Florida (FL)

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All files are Florida government documents, saved in full. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

Coinme Inc. Settlement Agreement and Consent Order (26 pp.). Appendix A lists the 34 participating agencies, Appendix B the penalty per state, Appendix C costs to the 7 lead states, and Appendix D the additional penalty if kiosks are not closed by 2027-01-01

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Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, as publisher, for the 34 participating state regulators. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND CONSENT ORDER COINME INC. The States, listed in “Appendix A” attached to this Settlement Agreement and Consent Order (hereinafter referred to as the “Order”), individually, a “Participating State,” and collectively, the “Participating States,” and Coinme Inc. (including with any successors in interest, collectively, “Coinme”), have each agreed to enter into this Order. WHEREAS, the state money transmission regulators of the Participating States (hereinafter referred to individually as a “State Money Transmission Regu…

HB 1272, as passed: Banking and finance; licensing of payment stablecoin issuers (Georgia Payment Stablecoin Act)

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Georgia General Assembly (Reps. Jones, Hilton, Douglas). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: 26 LC 62 0349/AP House Bill 1272 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Jones of the 25th, Hilton of the 48th, Douglas of the 78th, Williamson of the 112th, Mitchell of the 88th, and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 1 To amend Title 7 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, 2 so as to provide for use of certain terms in the advertisement and place of business of…

HB 945 (LC 62 0310S/AP), as passed: Banking and finance; holds on accounts of eligible adults for suspected financial exploitation; virtual currency kiosks

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Georgia General Assembly (Reps. Williamson, Williams Jr., Chastain). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: 26 LC 62 0310S/AP House Bill 945 (AS PASSED HOUSE AND SENATE) By: Representatives Williamson of the 112th, Williams of the 148th, and Chastain of the 7th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 1 To amend Titles 7 and 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and 2 finance and handicapped persons, respectively, so as to provide for holds on accounts of 3 eligible adults for suspected financial exploitat…

SB 178, as introduced: State Depository Board; allow the state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin

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Georgia General Assembly (Sen. Dolezal and others). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: 25 LC 56 0310 Senate Bill 178 By: Senators Dolezal of the 27th, Beach of the 21st, Dixon of the 45th ans Esteves of the 35th A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 1 To amend Article 3 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 2 relating to state depositories, so as to provide for the State Depository Board to allow the 3 state treasurer to invest in Bitcoin; to provide for a limit on such…

SB 228, as introduced: State Depositories; allow the state treasurer to invest in bitcoin

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Georgia General Assembly (Sen. Esteves and others). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: 25 LC 55 0509 Senate Bill 228 By: Senators Esteves of the 35th, Jackson of the 41st, Parent of the 44th, Mallow of the 2nd, Jones II of the 22nd and others A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT 1 To amend Article 3 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, 2 relating to state depositories, so as to provide for the State Depository Board to allow the 3 state treasurer to invest in bitc…

Sources: Georgia (GA)

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All files are Georgia government documents, saved in full: General Assembly bill documents (retrieved through the Assembly's public website API) and one Department of Banking and Finance order. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

Guidance for Digital Currency Companies Applying for a license in Hawaii

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Hawaii DCCA, Division of Financial Institutions. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR | KE KIAʻĀINA IRIS IKEDA COMMISSIONER SYLVIA LUKE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | KA HOPE KIAʻĀINA TARA L. MURPHY DEPUTY COMMISSIONER NADINE Y. ANDO STA…

RELEASE: Hawai'i Digital Currency Innovation Lab Concludes, Public Reminded to be Aware of Risks While Investing in Digital Currency

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Hawaii DCCA DFI and HTDC. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: RELEASE: Hawai‘i Digital Currency Innovation Lab Concludes, Public Reminded to be Aware of Risks While Investing in Digital Currency - DCCA Hawaii Skip to main content File a Complaint Resources Job Opportunities Search the website Menu Close Menu Search the website File a Complaint Resources Job Opportunities Service Highlights File an Annual Report Business Search & Do…

H.B. No. 1642, H.D. 1, S.D. 1, C.D. 1 (2026), A Bill for an Act Relating to Consumer Protection (became Act 224)

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Hawaii State Legislature. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: HB1642 CD1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 1642 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 H.D. 1 STATE OF HAWAII S.D. 1 C.D. 1 A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CONSUMER PROTECTION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII: ���� SECTION 1.� The legislature finds that digital financial asset transaction kiosks pose a significant risk to the financial security of the residents of the State.� Digital financial asset transaction kiosks - also known as cryptocurrency Automated Teller Machines or cryptoATMs � enable a customer to buy and sell digital financia…

Sources: Hawaii (HI)

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All files are Hawaii government documents, saved in full. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

Crypto ATM FAQ (Iowa Code § 533C.1004, formerly SF 449)

Bitcoin Research — Law, Regulation, Markets & Origins (2026) · States / Ia

Iowa Attorney General. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Crypto ATM Complaint | Iowa Attorney General Close For Consumers File a Consumer Complaint Crypto ATM Law Security Breach Notifications Consumer Tips & Information For Older Iowans For Veterans and Service Members Office of Consumer Advocate (Utilities) Iowa One Call Law For Crime Victims Crime Victim Compensation Sexual Assault Resources Training and Outreach Iowa Victim Information & Notification Everyday (IowaVINE) and Iowa VINE Protective Order…

Licensing of Virtual Currency Kiosks Under SF 449: Guidance for Iowa Consumers and Businesses

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Iowa Division of Banking (Craig Christensen, Finance Bureau Chief). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: I n wA,M I Division of Banking GOVERNOR KIM REYNOLDS JAMES E. JOHNSON, SUPERINTENDENT OF BANKING LT. GOVERNOR CHRIS COURNOYER July 1, 2025 Licensing of Virtual Currency Kiosks Under SF 449: Guidance for Iowa Consumers and Businesses The Iowa Legislature recently enacted SF 449, legislation that establishes specific licensing and compliance requirements for the operators of digital financial asset transa…

Sources: Iowa (IA)

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All files are Iowa government documents (agency guidance, Attorney General releases and court filings), saved in full. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

Idaho Code § 26-2902, Definitions (Idaho Money Transmitters Act)

Bitcoin Research — Law, Regulation, Markets & Origins (2026) · States / Id

Idaho Legislature. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Section 26-2902 – Idaho State Legislature The official website of the Idaho Legislature State of Idaho Who’s My Legislator? × Search Entire SiteSearch Idaho StatutesSearch Idaho ConstitutionSearch House of RepresentativesSearch SenateSearch Capitol ServicesSearch 2026 Regular Legislative SessionSearch 2025 Regular Legislative SessionSearch 2024 Regular Legislative SessionSearch 2023 Regular Legislative SessionSearch 2022 Extraordinary Legislative SessionSearch 2022 Regular Legislative SessionSearch 2021 Regular Legislative SessionSearch 2020 Extraordinary Legis…

Money Transmitters (licensing guidance, incl. virtual currency exchangers)

Bitcoin Research — Law, Regulation, Markets & Origins (2026) · States / Id

Idaho Department of Finance, Securities Bureau. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Money Transmitters | Department of Finance Money Transmitters - Department of Finance Skip to main content Official Government Website Contact Us A A A A A A What can we help you find? × Search Search Blog Popular Topics Licensee & Financial Institution Search Consumer Education Administrative Actions Civil Actions Legal Guidance Forms…