Private Correspondence 2 messages
Lack of chargeback support
Mike Hearn asks Satoshi whether the Electronic Funds Transfer Act could apply to Bitcoin and if the inability to do chargebacks risks making it illegal.
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BitcoinTalk Forum
Re: Tax implications of Bitcoin
Satoshi discusses the difficulty of applying traditional tax frameworks to Bitcoin, noting the similarities to trading precious metals or collectibles online.
BitcoinTalk Forum 2 messages
Transaction / spam flood attack currently under way
Satoshi discusses Bitcoin's legal status and positioning, arguing that Bitcoin can be used legally for many purposes.