Frank Corva

Frank Corva
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Frank Corva is the Political Correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine.

Mistrial Motion in Tornado Cash Case Is Unlikely

IRS Special Agent Stephan George’s testimony regarding some of Hanfeng Lin’s stolen funds having been put through Tornado Cash seemed credible enough to inhibit the defense from submitting a motion for a mistrial.

Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip

A team that helps operate the Orphans of Uganda Children’s Center, which runs in part on international bitcoin donations, took the orphans on a field trip to the zoo on Bitcoin Pizza Day to to show them that anything is possible, much like Laszlo Hayek did when he bought two pizzas with bitcoin 15 years ago.

Data from Tornado Cash Trial Shows a Relatively Low Amount of Criminal Usage of the Protocol

While FBI Special Agent Joel DeCapua, the main witness to take the stand on day six of the Tornado Cash trial, highlighted the large amounts of criminal funds that moved through Tornado Cash, the defense illustrated that this amount was relatively small compared to those from the innocent, everyday people who used the service.

Tornado Cash Trial Day 2: Prosecution and Defense Tell Different Stores about Roman Storm

With a jury finalized, the prosecution and defense made their opening statements, each featuring a very different slant on Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s intentions in creating Tornado Cash.

Tornado Cash Trial Begins with Discussions around Motions In Limine and Data Custodians

The judge addressed questions and requests from the defense regarding updated motions and the legitimacy of certain data that will be used as evidence in the case.

Takeaways from the Final Tornado Cash Status Conference Hearing

In a virtual hearing, the judge presiding over the Tornado Cash case didn't mince words as she highlighted what she plans to focus on as trial begins next week.

Myths Busted And Conflicts of Interest Noted at Senate Banking Crypto Market Structure Hearing

U.S. senators and crypto specialists propose stipulations for digital asset market structure legislation while highlighting the reality of illicit financing on public blockchains and noting the Trump family’s crypto dealings.

U.S. Court Brings Coin Center’s Tornado Cash Appeal To A Close

Coin Center’s appeal to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) regarding Tornado Cash is now over.

Senator Lummis’ New Bill Enables Tax-Exempt Bitcoin Spending — But Thresholds Are Too Low

Long-time Bitcoin advocate Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has drafted a bill that allows Bitcoin enthusiasts to spend small amounts of bitcoin without incurring capital gains taxes (which is very cool), but many — including myself — feel that the spending limits in the bill are too low.

The One Big Beautiful Act Passes in the U.S. Senate — Without Bitcoin Tax Amendment

Despite a push from Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), an amendment regarding de minimus capital gains exemption on crypto spending was not included in the version of the One Big Beautiful Act that passed in the Senate.

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