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Dear Wikipedians, saw a flaw in the map. Crimea in the Black Sea is painted as a part of Russia, not Ukraine (to which it lawfully belongs). Anyone can fix this? Highwayman82 (talk) 11:41, 22 April 2024 (UTC)

Please someone fix the map. International Criminal Court , where aggression and invasion are recognized as international crimes. However, the current map incorrectly shows Crimea as not part of Ukraine.

This is misleading and spreads false information. The map should be updated to accurately reflect internationally recognized borders. Thank you.05:24, 14 October 2025 (UTC)~ Foledman (talk) 05:24, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

map had been updated 06:02, 14 October 2025 (UTC) {{|06:03, 14 October 2025|Foledman}} — Preceding unsigned comment added by Foledman (talk • contribs) 06:33, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

Reverted, this is a de facto map. ICC is not relevant. Abzeronow (talk) 01:17, 15 October 2025 (UTC)

The map is about Bitcoin and legal regulations, not about wars or local conflicts.

However, the map was previously very politically inaccurate too (not de-facto), as it did not reflect the fact that Russia has incorporated four additional regions of Ukraine into its constitution. This is evident if you look at current political control map, that was the source initially.

That said, a Bitcoin regulation map should stay out of politics and focus solely on legal and regulatory frameworks.

I’ve updated the map to reflect recent countries' regulatory changes, including new information for Bangladesh, Kosovo, Georgia, Kenya, Kazakhstan, and several other countries, = so the map is now up to date. Foledman (talk) 07:31, 15 October 2025 (UTC)

North Korea

I would not be surprised if North Korea banned cryptocurrency, but where is a reliable source for that claim, that we can use in Legality of cryptocurrency by country or territory? --Minoa (talk) 07:24, 6 June 2024 (UTC)

marked it in gray zone Foledman (talk) 06:31, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

Request to Correct Map Misrepresenting Internationally Recognized Borders

Hello, I recently came across a map that inaccurately represents certain territories as part of Russia, contradicting internationally recognized borders. I urge you to correct this issue, as it is not merely a cartographic inaccuracy but a serious matter with broader implications. Why This Is Important Violation of International Law The United Nations, along with the vast majority of countries, does not recognize Russia’s claims over certain territories, including parts of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova. Depicting them as Russian territory legitimizes an illegal annexation and occupation, violating the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity enshrined in international law. Promotion of Russian Propaganda The misrepresentation of borders aligns directly with Russian disinformation campaigns, which aim to create confusion, normalize aggression, and undermine the global rules-based order. This is a well-documented strategy used by the Kremlin to justify its invasions and territorial claims. Russian propaganda operates through several key tactics: Disinformation – Spreading falsehoods to reshape public perception. Whataboutism – Deflecting criticism by pointing to unrelated issues. Fake Legitimacy – Using seemingly neutral platforms to spread state-controlled narratives. Repetition & Saturation – Bombarding media with the same false claims until they gain traction. Astroturfing & Bots – Using fake accounts to fabricate a sense of public support for propaganda. De Facto Recognition of Aggression By displaying a map that aligns with Russian territorial claims, even if presented under the guise of “de facto control,” you are unintentionally supporting and spreading these narratives. Maps are not just illustrations—they shape perceptions, influence public opinion, and impact policymaking. Presenting occupied regions as Russian territory directly aids Moscow’s efforts to normalize illegal annexations. Undermining Wikipedia’s Credibility Wikipedia is built on principles of neutrality, reliability, and verifiability. Allowing maps that reflect the perspective of an aggressor state rather than established international law compromises the platform’s integrity. The vast majority of Wikipedia maps adhere to internationally recognized borders, and this case should be no exception. Request for Correction To maintain accuracy and uphold Wikipedia’s standards, I respectfully request that the map be updated to reflect internationally recognized borders. If a distinction between de jure (legal) and de facto (current control) status is necessary, it should be clearly marked without misleading implications of sovereignty. This is not a political request—it is a factual one. Maintaining the integrity of information, especially in times of conflict, is crucial. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to a constructive resolution. Salto Loco (talk) 02:38, 30 January 2025 (UTC)

This is a de facto map, Crimea is accurate (I don't like that either). Karabakh should be changed though (since it appears to be there on the map). Abzeronow (talk) 02:46, 30 January 2025 (UTC)

The map was actually not de-facto, as it did not reflect the fact that Israel occupied Gasa and Russia has incorporated four additional regions of Ukraine into its constitution (and control over 4 more regions). Myanmar has splitted into many states, some of those internationally yet unrecognised independent states legalised cryptocurrencies. This is evident if you look at current political control map, that was the source initially - the bitcoin map was not de-facto. 07:33, 15 October 2025 (UTC) Foledman (talk) 07:33, 15 October 2025 (UTC)

Northern Cyprus is on the map, and that is not internationally recognized. The Georgian breakaway states probably should be on the map. I suppose you could incorporate the four other regions of Ukraine into Russia and show the Israeli occupations of Gaza and Golan Heights if they are not already there if you want. You could hatch Crimea as disputed if you insist on keeping with Ukraine while ignoring that the map also has Cyprus as two entities. Abzeronow (talk) 00:32, 16 October 2025 (UTC)

It's about the legal status of cryptocurrency, specifically. And yes, there are British military bases in Cyprus that belong to the UK. Bitcoin is legal in the UK, as shown on a map. Foledman (talk) 09:10, 20 October 2025 (UTC)

My point is that there are two Cypruses if you're doing a useful map on legal policy and I doubt the UK bases are considered on the map. Ukraine cannot enforce any laws in Crimea at the moment, Russia enforces Russian law in Crimea. Abzeronow (talk) 03:16, 21 October 2025 (UTC)

Bangladesh banned cryptocurrency in 2017

The map shows Bangladesh as green, however it should be red. 103.229.36.171 11:56, 30 April 2025 (UTC)

This is correct, this can be sourced from: https://www.dhakatribune.com/business/banks/276925/bangladesh-bank-reiterates-barring-virtual Greatder (talk) 14:05, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

marked it red, thanks 06:32, 14 October 2025 (UTC)Foledman (talk) Foledman (talk) 06:32, 14 October 2025 (UTC)

Update request

@Foledman: If you have a moment, could you update Turkmenistan on the map per recent news to reflect that Turkmenistan has legalized the mining and exchange of cryptocurrency as digital assets, but maintains that digital currency cannot be used as legal tender? Thank you! Johnson524 (talk) 06:44, 2 January 2026 (UTC)