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• The Criminalization of Privacy: Tornado Cash Guilty Verdict Analysis w/ Peter Van Valkenburgh

  In episode 4 of Bitcoin Politics, special guest Peter Van Valkenburgh, Executive Director of Coin Center, joins Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent Frank Corva to discuss the Tornado Cash trial verdict and analyze what this might mean for legal precedent and the future of financial privacy.Roman Storm of Tornado Cash was found guilty of unlicensed money transmission, a ruling with massive implications for open-source developers. Peter analyzes the outlook for future legal proceedings, breaks down what the means for privacy, code, and the future of Bitcoin and speech.🔶 Connect with Peter Van Valkenburgh on X: https://x.com/valkenburgh🔶 Connect with Frank Corva on X: https://www.coincenter.org/🔶 Learn more about Coin Center: https://www.coincenter.org/⭐ SIGN UP WITH DUELBITS TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO 2 BTC 👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-Duelbits #adChapters:00:00 - Introduction: Van Valkenburgh01:48 - Legal Analysis - Unlicensed Money Transmission06:01 - Appeal Prospects10:13 - Brady Request and Its Potential Impact on Appeal11:48 - Samurai Developers' Plea Deal and Its Legal Implications15:50 - Jurisdictional Reach of the Southern District of New York22:51 - Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA)27:55 - Surveillance Concerns in the President's Working Group Report33:46 - Tax Reporting and Privacy Implications35:23 - Overall Assessment of the PWG Report and Crypto Regulation38:17 - Support from SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce42:04 - Digital Identity and the Future of Privacy in Crypto44:59 - Open Discussion on Digital Identity and Backdoor Risks45:16 - Closing Remarks on Roman Storm46:26 - Final Thanks#TornadoCash #RomanStorm #PeterVanValkenburgh #FrankCorva #CoinCenter #OpenSource #BRCA #FinancialPrivacy #FreeSpeech #CryptoLaw #Decentralization #SoftwareFreedom #SurveillanceState #BitcoinPolitics #BitcoinMagazine

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• Trump's Crypto-Dollarization Gameplan | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 14

  In this episode of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, hosts Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Matt Pines unpack the most revealing U.S. government crypto report to date — and how it quietly lays the groundwork for a Bitcoin-aligned, post-CBDC dollar strategy.With references to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a clear rejection of retail CBDCs, and surprising pro-Bitcoin signals embedded in White House language, the report reads less like bureaucratic filler — and more like a covert blueprint for crypto-dollarization.The group provides an outlook on strategic bitcoin accumulation by the US government as well as the latest on Tornado Cash, Samourai Wallet and implications for open source crypto development. Read the full Digital Assets Report: https://www.whitehouse.gov/crypto/⭐ ANNOUNCING the BPI Congressional Fellowship Program 2025 - applications now open!🏛️ Learn more about this unique opportunity for outstanding individuals to contribute to the development of sound public policy related to Bitcoin: https://www.btcfellowship.org/⭐ Join Bitcoin Magazine @ Bitcoin Asia 2025, Aug. 28-29 in Hong Kong! Get your tickets at: https://asia.b.tc/ today! 🔶 Connect with Matthew Pines on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Organizational Background03:39 - Bitcoin Policy Institute's Mission and Approach08:44 - White House Digital Asset Report Overview12:42 - Content and Substance of the Digital Asset Report15:42 - Challenges and Bureaucratic Process of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve16:56 - Atmospherics and Official Responses to the Report18:56 - Detailed Reactions and Analysis of the Report23:08 - US Government's Stance on CBDCs and International Implications25:59 - Implementation and Executive vs Congressional Actions31:59 - Order of Operations and Uncertainties Around Bitcoin Holdings36:23 - Challenges in Inventorying and Managing Government Bitcoin Holdings40:08 - Summary of Bitcoin Holdings Management and Transparency Issues41:50 - Updates on Legal Cases: Tornado Cash and Samurai Wallet41:58 - Legal Analysis and Implications of the Tornado Cash Case48:44 - Legal Analysis and Implications of the Samurai Wallet Case53:11 - Policy Implications and Need for Legislative Clarity54:14 - Launch of the Congressional Fellows Program57:38 - Details and Significance of the Congressional Fellows Program60:53 - Closing Remarks#Bitcoin #Trump #CryptoPolicy #CBDCs #Stablecoins #BitcoinReserve #DigitalDollar #CryptoRegulation #ClarityAct #BitcoinMagazine

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• The Tornado Cash Trial: Legal Outlook and Precedent w/ Amanda Tuminelli | Bitcoin Politics Ep. 3

  In episode 3 of Bitcoin Politics, special guest Amanda Tuminelli — Executive Director and CLO of the DeFi Education Fund — breaks down the legal battle over Tornado Cash, and the high-stakes implications for Bitcoin developers and privacy-preserving technology.From courtroom strategy to the fight for clear developer protections in the CLARITY Act and Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), this conversation explores the implications that various trial outcomes may have on the crypto ecosystem and open source development.Tuminelli offers expert legal analysis of the Tornado Cash, why the DOJ’s shift away from FinCEN guidance threatens innovation, and how Congress might be gutting key protections in upcoming crypto legislation.Recorded 8/25/2025 in conversation with Frank Corva, Bitcoin Magazine Political Correspondent🔶 Connect with Amanda Tuminelli on X: https://x.com/amandatums🔶 Connect with Frank Corva on X: https://x.com/frankcorva🔶 Learn more about the DeFi Education Fund: https://www.defieducationfund.org/⚔️ SIGN UP WITH DUELBITS TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO 2 BTC👉 https://bm.b.tc/YT-Duelbits #ad ⭐ JOIN US @ Bitcoin Asia 2025, Aug. 28-29 in Hong Kong! Get your tickets at: https://asia.b.tc/ today! 🌏Chapters:00:00 - Intro - Amanda Tuminelli03:12 - Explanation of Money Transmission Laws and 18 USC 196007:15 - Legislative Efforts to Protect Developers: The Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA)10:16 - The DOJ's Blanche Memo and Its Impact on Crypto Prosecutions13:32 - Clarifying Legal Terms: Mens Rea and Its Importance in the Case16:43 - Current Status and Legal Arguments in the Tornado Cash Trial24:05 - Potential Jury Impact and Defense Strategies Regarding Witness Testimony28:15 - Positive Use Cases of Privacy Technology and Jury Considerations31:26 - Amicus Briefs Filed in Support of the Defense33:49 - Implications of the Case Outcome and Call to Action36:30 - Closing Remarks and ResourcesNOTE: Video graphic incorrectly lists Amanda's name as "Rep. Warren Davidson"#TornadoCash #DeFi #PrivacyTech #CLARITYAct #BRCA #OpenSource #BitcoinDevelopers #FinancialPrivacy #CryptoPolicy #BitcoinMagazine #AmandaTuminelli #DeFiEducationFund

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• Exclusive: Jack Mallers Backstage Interview at the Bitcoin Conference

  Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike and the recently launched Twenty One, joins host Isabella Santos backstage at Bitcoin 2025 Las Vegas for an unfiltered conversation on Bitcoin-native capital markets, SPAC listings, macroeconomic upheaval, and the future of lending, education, and financial sovereignty.Mallers breaks down why Twenty One aims to outperform Bitcoin in BTC terms, and how Ross Ulbricht's legacy shaped his Bitcoin journey. He also touches on proof-of-reserves for Strike and TwentyOne, his hottest takes on Bitcoin lending, and America's path back to sound money.⭐ JOIN US @ Bitcoin Asia 2025, Aug. 28-29 in Hong Kong! Get your tickets at: https://asia.b.tc/ today! Chapters:00:00 - Intro: Why Bitcoin Can’t Be Stopped00:23 - Bitcoin 2025 Vibes & Big Announcements from 2101:00 - Bitcoin-Native KPIs: BPS (Bitcoin Per Share) & Return Rates02:45 - Financial Engineering & Accretive Growth Strategy at 2105:00 - Bitcoin's Cultural Alignment with Tether & Mallers’ Long-Term Vision06:20 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves & America's Path to Sound Money09:00 - Bitcoin Lending: HODLing, Borrowing, and Market Maturity11:02 - Ross Ulbricht’s Impact on Mallers’ Bitcoin Origin Story13:00 - Full Circle: From Ross in Prison to Ross Speaking at Bitcoin 202513:30 - Bitcoin and the Collapse of the Old Economic Order15:45 - Bitcoin in the Bond Market & Mallers’ Macro Learning Curve16:29 - Jack's Hottest Take: Proof of Reserves💥 SNAG $10 IN BITCOIN WHEN YOU JOIN FOLD WITH BITCOIN MAGAZINE AND MAKE YOUR FIRST PURCHASE WITH THE FOLD CARD, BUY BITCOIN, OR BUY A GIFT CARD 💥👉 https://foldapp.com/bitcoinmagazine #ad #JackMallers #BitcoinBackstage #Bitcoin2025 #StrikeApp #Bitcoin21 #MacroBitcoin #BitcoinSPAC #ProofOfReserves #BitcoinTreasury #BitcoinLending #BitcoinEducation #RossUlbricht #BitcoinMacro #StackSats #BitcoinCapitalMarkets DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

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• Bitcoin's Q-Day: The Geopolitics of Quantum Computing and Capital | Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 13

  What future risk does quantum computing pose to Bitcoin, and how can we think of those risks in terms of their potential geopolitical outcomes?In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen recap the "Crypto Week" legislative wins, followed by a deep dive on the "Q-Day" threat—the moment quantum computers become powerful enough to threaten Bitcoin’s core cryptographic security.This leads to the question: with the ability to undermine Satoshi’s coins, could a quantum breakthrough trigger a global monetary crisis, and ignite a new geopolitical arms race between the U.S., China, and tech giants?As Bitcoin becomes embedded in 401(k)s, sovereign reserves, and global ETFs, the risks—and consequences—go far beyond crypto and deep into the political economy of capital, social structure and geoeconomic competition.⭐ Join Bitcoin Magazine @ Bitcoin Asia 2025, Aug. 28-29 in Hong Kong! Get your tickets at: https://asia.b.tc/ today! 🔶 Connect with Matthew Pines on X: https://x.com/matthew_pines🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Learn more about the Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Crypto Legislation Update07:45 - Political Dynamics and Future of Crypto Bills12:15 - White House Crypto Report and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve16:42 - Order of Operations for Market Structure and BRCA18:34 - Quantum Computing Summit and Bitcoin Implications25:17 - Technical Progress and Timelines in Quantum Computing30:21 - Quantum Threats to Bitcoin and Migration Strategies41:39 - Political Economy and Strategic Importance of Quantum Risk for Bitcoin43:26 - BPI's Role and Government Interest in Quantum and Bitcoin47:03 - Risk Assessment and Market Perception of Quantum Threat52:00 - Policy Implications and Institutional Considerations for Quantum Migration53:47 - Closing Remarks and Teaser for Next Episode on Quantum Opportunities#Bitcoin #QDay #QuantumComputing #BitcoinPolicy #CryptoRegulation #StrategicBitcoinReserve #CBDC #GENIUSAct #DigitalAssets #NationalSecurity #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #BitcoinMagazine

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