TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast cover image

#618: The Samourai Case Threatens Every Bitcoiner with Zack Shapiro

TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast

00:00

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.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app