US
The digital rights group Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed an amicus brief in the defense of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, citing the criminalization of privacy and the prosecution's chilling effects on free speech.
US
The Department of Defense is planning to launch a new AML program that wants to stop money laundering before it happens.
US
The US Government has filed its opposition to Tornado Cash's motion to reconsider the dismissal of criminal charges against the developers.
US
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
The EU is ringing in 2025 with a truly remarkable shitshow for your financial privacy and security.
US
Custody over funds is not necessary to be considered a broker by the IRS.
US
In light of the Fifth Circuit court reversing sanctions placed on Tornado Cash, Storm's defense requests the dismissal of all criminal charges
US
* 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
...but won't say by how much
A vulnerability in the WabiSabi coinjoin protocol allows malicious coordinators to deanonymize coinjoins. Users are urged to update their wallets immediately.
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'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.