
#618: The Samourai Case Threatens Every Bitcoiner with Zack Shapiro
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast
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Legal Ramifications of the Bank Secrecy Act on the Bitcoin Ecosystem
This chapter explores the legal implications of the Bank Secrecy Act as it relates to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, specifically referencing recent court cases like Samourai and Tornado Cash. It raises crucial questions about the government's classification of money transmitters and the compliance burdens faced by various stakeholders in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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