US
DOJ Doubles Down On Tornado Cash UI Charges
The US Government has filed its opposition to Tornado Cash's motion to reconsider the dismissal of criminal charges against the developers.
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US
Oklahoma "Bitcoin Freedom Act" Protects Free Software, Decentralized Exchanges
A Bitcoin Bill introduced in Oklahoma sets an example for how sensible Bitcoin legislation can work in favor of the people and the industry as a whole.
EU
Travel Rule: As Surveillance Increases, EU Not Off To A Great 2025
The EU is ringing in 2025 with a truly remarkable shitshow for your financial privacy and security.
US
Broker Rule: IRS Requires Non-Custodial Services To Report Trading Information
Custody over funds is not necessary to be considered a broker by the IRS.
US
Tornado Cash: Storm Files For Reconsideration Of Motion To Dismiss
In light of the Fifth Circuit court reversing sanctions placed on Tornado Cash, Storm's defense requests the dismissal of all criminal charges
US
Samourai Wallet Trial Set For November 3, 2025
* The next hearing in the Samourai Wallet case is postponed until March 12th, 2025 in light of volume of discovery * The prosecution has added two additional batches of discovery since the last hearing in September * The trial date is set for November 3rd, 2025 According to a memo endorsement filed
International
Chainalysis Claims Cryptocurrency Funds Syrian Rebels
...but won't say by how much
Major Vulnerability In WabiSabi Coinjoin Protocol
A vulnerability in the WabiSabi coinjoin protocol allows malicious coordinators to deanonymize coinjoins. Users are urged to update their wallets immediately.
House Financial Services Committee Investigates Crypto Debanking
The Financial Services Committee has "no patience" on the debanking of legal businesses. AI-enabled AML/CFT programs are presented as the solution to "protect consumers."
International
GCHQ Annual Review Contradicts NCA's National Risk Assessment
GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre's annual report contradicts the NCA's findings of cryptocurrencies and end-to-end encryption as a major threat to national security.
US
Fact Checking Marc Andreessen’s Viral Debanking Claims
Marc Andreesen has turned debanking into a much needed issue of national debate. Unfortunately, he has no idea how debanking works.
US
Fifth Circuit Lifts Tornado Cash Sanctions
The court has found that OFAC overstepped its authority by placing Tornado Cash on OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, reversing a District Court's ruling upholding Sanctions on the software