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

2026 Ky. Acts Ch. 126 (SB 189), An Act relating to the regulation of digital asset business

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Kentucky General Assembly. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: CHAPTER 126 1 CHAPTER 126 ( SB 189 ) AN ACT relating to the regulation of digital asset business. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky: SECTION 1. SUBTITLE 13 OF KRS CHAPTER 286 IS ESTABLISHED, AND A NEW SECTION THEREOF IS CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: As used in this subtitle, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Affiliate" means a person that, either directly or indirectly through one (1…

Sources: Louisiana (LA)

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

Act No. 369 (HB 483), 2025 Regular Session, relative to virtual currency kiosks

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Louisiana Legislature (Rep. Wright et al.). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: ENROLLED 2025 Regular Session ACT No. 369 HOUSE BILL NO. 483 BY REPRESENTATIVE WRIGHT AND SENATORS BARROW, BOUDREAUX, HENRY, HODGES, JACKSON-ANDREWS, MCMATH, MIZELL, PRICE, AND SELDERS 1 AN ACT 2 To enact R.S. 6:1382(31) through (34), 1383(D), 1389, 1393.1(J), and 1395 through 1397, 3 relative to virtual currency kiosks; to provide for definitions; to provide for 4 applicability; to provide for maximum daily transaction…

Act No. 482 (SB 287), 2026 Regular Session, relative to virtual currency (kiosk refunds and reporting)

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Louisiana Legislature (Sen. Reese). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: 2026 Regular Session ENROLLED ACT No. 482 SENATE BILL NO. 287 BY SENATOR REESE 1 AN ACT 2 To amend and reenact R.S. 6:1389(B), 1393.1(E)(6), (F)(4), the introductory paragraph of 3 1393.1(H), and 1393.1(H)(1), (2), (3), and (6) and to enact R.S. 6:1389 (C), (D), and 4 (E) and 1393.1(E)(7), relative to virtual currency; to provide for virtual currency 5 kiosks; to provide for cancellation and refund of transa…

Act No. 891 (HB 1256), 2026 Regular Session, relative to digital assets (unclaimed property)

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Louisiana Legislature (Rep. Mena). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: ENROLLED 2026 Regular Session ACT No. 891 HOUSE BILL NO. 1256 (Substitute for House Bill No. 947 by Representative Mena) BY REPRESENTATIVE MENA 1 AN ACT 2 To amend and reenact R.S. 9:154(A)(19) and (E), 159(E), and 160(D), and to enact R.S. 3 9:153(13)(j) and (17) through (22), 154(A)(20) and (F), 160.1 through 160.5, and 4 164(F), relative to digital assets; to provide for definitions; to establish standards for 5…

Act No. 923 (SB 163), 2026 Regular Session, licensure and regulation of virtual currency businesses

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Louisiana Legislature (Sen. Reese). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: 2026 Regular Session ENROLLED ACT No. 923 SENATE BILL NO. 163 BY SENATOR REESE 1 AN ACT 2 To repeal Section 3 of Act No. 331 of the 2023 Regular Session of the Legislature and 3 Section 2 of Act No. 700 of the 2024 Regular Session of the Legislature, relative to 4 the licensure and regulation of virtual currency businesses; to provide relative to the 5 authority, functions, and duties of the office of fina…

Important Consumer Information: 2025 Legislative Summary, Act 369 (HB 483)

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Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: STATE OF LOUISIANA OFFICE OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION The following Legislative Summary details the key provisions of Act 369 (HB 483) of the 2025 Fiscal Legislative Session, which makes any person who owns, operates solicits, markets, advertises, or facilitates a virtual currency kiosk machine in the State of Louisiana subject to the provisions of the VCBA. Please review this information very carefully to determine how this may impact you in the future…

Virtual Currency Business Activity (VCBA licensing information)

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

Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Virtual Currency Business Activity | Office of Financial Institutions Depository Record Requests Custodian of Record Banks [Column Break] Credit Unions Thrifts Trust Company Directors [Column Break] Agents of Service BIDCO/CAPCO Non-Depository Record Requests Custodian of Record Bond for Deed Check Cashers Consumer Loan Brokers Insurance Premium Financing [Column Break] Licensed Lenders Money Transmitters Virtual Currency Business Activity Notification Filers Pawnbrokers [Column Break] Payday Lenders Private Education Lender Registration Repossession Agencies/Agents…

La. R.S. 6:1389, Virtual currency kiosks; maximum daily transaction limit; cancellation and refund

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Louisiana Legislature (Louisiana Laws). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature Login Sign-Up Home Laws Bills Sessions House Senate Committees Legislators My Legis 2026 Regular Session Other Sessions 2026 Regular Session Other Sessions House Committees Senate Committees Miscellaneous Committees Scheduled Meetings Representatives Senators Caucuses and Delegations RS 6:1389 §1389. Virtual currency kiosks;…

Sources: Massachusetts (MA)

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All files are Massachusetts General Court documents (session law and bill pages), saved in full. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

Acts of 2024, Chapter 312, An Act Relative to the Regulation of Money Transmission by the Division of Banks (inserts G.L. c. 169B)

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Massachusetts General Court. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Session Law - Acts of 2024 Chapter 312 Skip to Content October 09, 2026 | 59°F The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MyLegislature MyLegislature Sign in with MyLegislature Account * Indicates required fields Email* Password* Forgot Password? Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Not Registered? Learn More Here! » MenuToggle navigation Home Search MyLegislature Bills & Laws Bill…

Bill H.5255 (194th), strategic investment in stable digital financial assets

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Massachusetts House (Committee on Revenue new draft). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Bill H.5255 Skip to Content October 09, 2026 | 59°F The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MyLegislature MyLegislature Sign in with MyLegislature Account * Indicates required fields Email* Password* Forgot Password? Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Not Registered? Learn More Here! » MenuToggle navigation Home Search MyLegislature Bills & Laws Bills All Bills…

Bill S.1967 (194th), An Act relative to a bitcoin strategic reserve

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Massachusetts Senate (Sen. Durant). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Bill S.1967 Skip to Content October 09, 2026 | 59°F The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MyLegislature MyLegislature Sign in with MyLegislature Account * Indicates required fields Email* Password* Forgot Password? Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Not Registered? Learn More Here! » MenuToggle navigation Home Search MyLegislature Bills & Laws Bills All Bills…

Bill S.3048 (194th), An Act to stop cryptocurrency ATM misuse ("SCAM" Act)

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Massachusetts Senate (Committee on Financial Services new draft). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Bill S.3048 Skip to Content October 09, 2026 | 59°F The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MyLegislature MyLegislature Sign in with MyLegislature Account * Indicates required fields Email* Password* Forgot Password? Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Not Registered? Learn More Here! » MenuToggle navigation Home Search MyLegislature Bills & Laws Bills All Bills…

Sources: Maryland (MD)

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Chapter 117 (SB 305), Financial Institutions and Activities – Virtual Currency Kiosks – Registration and Regulation

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Maryland General Assembly / Gov. Wes Moore. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 117 Chapter 117 (Senate Bill 305) AN ACT concerning Financial Institutions and Activities – Virtual Currency Kiosks – Registration and Regulation FOR the purpose of establishing registration and operating requirements for a virtual currency kiosk operator to operate a virtual currency kiosk in the State; authorizing the Commissioner of Financial Regulation to investigate and enforce this Act in a certain manner; authorizing the Commissioner to assess an…

Chapter 417 (SB 741), Financial Institutions and Activities – Virtual Currency Kiosks – Alterations

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Maryland General Assembly / Gov. Wes Moore. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: WES MOORE, Governor Ch. 417 Chapter 417 (Senate Bill 741) AN ACT concerning Financial Institutions and Activities – Virtual Currency Kiosks – Alterations FOR the purpose of altering the definition of “virtual currency kiosk operator” to include a person who installs or operates certain software that enables a certain device to provide certain virtual currency services; altering the definition of “virtual currency services” to exclude the accepting or dispensing of cash in connection with a credit, depo…

COMAR 09.03.16, Virtual Currency Kiosks

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

Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation (Library of Maryland Regulations). Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Chapter 16 Virtual Currency Kiosks | Library of Maryland Regulations Skip to main content Library of Maryland Regulations Toggle mobile menu Navigation Library of Maryland Regulations Code of Maryland Regulations Title 09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Subtitle 03 COMMISSIONER OF FINANCIAL REGULATION Chapter 16 Virtual Currency Kiosks Code of Maryland Regulations Chapter 16 Virtual Currency Kiosks Administrative History Effective date: Regulations .01—.10 adopted as an e…

Industry Advisory: Virtual Currency Kiosk Registration

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Maryland Office of Financial Regulation. Full text. Licence: US government or court record / US patent (public domain). Excerpt: Industry Advisories - Virtual Currency Kiosk Registration - Office of the Commissioner of Financial Regulation Skip to Content Accessibility Information Search Search Main Navigation Unemployment Licensing Jobs Labor Financial Racing FAMLI Family and Medical Leave Insurance Contact Us Maryland Department of Labor Section Menu Features Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) About OFR Contact OFR Consumer Resources Industry…

Sources: Maine (ME)

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