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Re:US Senate bill on “any digital exchanger or tumbler of di... by petre on Friday June 16, 2017 @12:55AM (#14566760)
Nice try. Lying to the feds is already a crime punishable by up to 5 years in jail if I'm not mistaken.
Re:US Senate bill on “any digital exchanger or tumbler of di... by KGIII on Friday June 16, 2017 @01:41AM (#14566902)
I am pretty sure that only applies to certain federal agents - while under investigation, and on forms that are official submissions.

There are, as near as I recall, certain other specific lies that are in the State's jurisdiction, such as giving the police a fake name. Something like 15 years ago, SCOTUS also ruled against a guy who refused to give the police his name when he was questioned.

For the most part, you can tell a regular cop all sorts of lies, with some exceptions like your name. Lying to the FBI is against the law, if you're being questioned in regards to a criminal matter - I am unsure about civil matters. You sure as hell can't lie on the forms you sign when you cross the border. No, they will be right pissed if you do that.

I am not a lawyer, but I have spent some time in court, dated a lawyer, and taken a few electives on the subject. So, this isn't legal advice but I'm pretty sure this is reasonably accurate.

Sort of off topic, they pick students to hold mock trials, hearings, etc., and do this in a mock courtroom at many universities. If you audit the right course, you can volunteer and you can learn all sorts of neat things. You can also just go sit in the courtroom at your local court. It's open to the public, most of the time. It's a great way to learn more about procedure.

Anyhow, like always, consult a qualified legal professional in your jurisdiction, should you need legal advice.

Re:US Senate bill on “any digital exchanger or tumbler of di... by ceejayoz on Friday June 16, 2017 @10:12AM (#14569122)
> I am pretty sure that only applies to certain federal agents - while under investigation, and on forms that are official submissions.

If digital currencies really take off (i.e. beyond just a niche group of speculators and early adopters), expect customs forms to include a question on it, then.

You already have to promise not to be a member of Al Qaeda on some immigration forms.

Re:US Senate bill on “any digital exchanger or tumbler of di... by matt_wulfeck on Friday June 16, 2017 @01:58AM (#14566950)
I'm being downvoted as the GP and not sure why. People think that the crypto algorithm keeps their coins safe from the government. The only thing the government needs to do is ask you for them.