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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.

The Trolls Are Coming: Defending Bitcoin Mining from Patent Trolls

The clash between Malikie Innovations and Bitcoin miners exemplifies a classic conflict between open innovation and legacy fiat intellectual property rights.

Nebraska’s New Mining Rules: Infrastructure Safeguard or Soft Ban in Disguise?

Does Nebraska's new mining legislation amount to more prejudiced regulation singling out Bitcoin miners?

Defense In Samourai Case Argues That Hearing Over Delayed Brady Disclosure Is Warranted

In a letter to the Southern District of New York (SDNY), the defense in the Samourai Wallet case illustrate why a hearing on the prosecution’s withholding key information in the case is in order.

Prosecution In Samourai Wallet Case Affirms It Did Not Violate The Brady Rule

The prosecutors in the Samourai Wallet case have stated that they did not violate any legal norms in only recently sharing key details of a discussion that they had with members of FinCEN in August 2023 and push to move forward with the case.

SDNY Withholding Of Evidence Undermines Charges Against Samourai Wallet

SDNY withheld from Samourai Wallet defense attorneys that FinCEN had told them in prior communications Samourai is not an MSB.

Crypto Privacy Legalized? Tornado Cash and Samourai Cases Suggest Uncertainty Remains

The DOJ memo halts prosecutions of crypto tools for user crimes, but leaves developers like Samourai Wallet in legal limbo amid ongoing high-profile cases.

Pro Crypto, Anti Privacy: Will Trump Free Samourai? 

The Treasury lifted sanctions on Tornado Cash, while prosecutions of Samourai Wallet developers continue.

US Treasury Removes Tornado Cash From OFAC Sanctions List

The Department of Treasury has lifted Sanctions on Tornado Cash, the Ethereum based smart contract mixer, following a series of legal defeats and administrative...

Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Self-Custody Rights

Legislation ensuring Bitcoin self-custody rights and protecting mining now heads to the Governor's desk for final approval.

Bitcoin 2025 Conference Brings Back Highly Anticipated Legal Education Program

Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas will once again host its Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program, offering legal and financial professionals critical insights into the evolving regulatory landscape.

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