Bitcoin and Law
The line between legal and illegal isn’t always clear, especially with fast-moving innovations like Bitcoin.
So, what even is law? What even is a crime? Who decides? And where does Bitcoin fit into all this?
In a world that’s moving faster than regulation can keep up, it’s getting harder to tell where innovation ends and “illegality” begins.
One decade ago, Bitcoin was dismissed. Then feared. Then banned. Then… quietly tolerated. So what’s its actual legal status in India? What does it mean to “break the law” when it comes to using or building with Bitcoin, and how do we protect ourselves from legal grey zones that haven’t been defined yet?
In this session, we’ll explore how law interacts with new technologies... and how we can stay smart, sovereign, and secure in the age of self-custody.
Whether you're a builder, Bitcoiner, curious observer, or someone who just wants to make sure they’re not accidentally breaking the law by 'doing Bitcoin' — this session is for you.
What we'll be covering?
What is law, what isn’t — and how crime is (legally) defined
How India’s legal landscape has treated disruptive tech in the past
A timeline of how regulation evolves: from “illegal” to “regulated”
Bitcoin in the eyes of Indian law today
Why it’s dangerous to stay ignorant, and how to navigate this space responsibly
What's the agenda looking like?
5:00 – 5:30 PM: Doors Open
Arrive, settle in, say hi, grab a seat.
5:30 – 6:15 PM: Bitcoin & Law
What’s legal, what’s not, and what to watch out for. A casual but insightful conversation to unpack it all.
6:15 – 7:00 PM: QnA & Open Discussion
Bring your questions, ideas, or confusions. We’ll talk it out together.
7:00 – 8:00 PM: Network and Chill
Stick around to hang, chat with the speaker, and meet other curious minds.
DISCLAIMER
This is NOT legal advice.
This is a community learning session to explore and understand the relationship between law and disruptive technologies like Bitcoin.
Come with curiosity, not compliance anxiety. You’ll leave with better questions, and a clearer view.
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