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Policy Corner: Grayscale ETF, Uniswap Dismissal, Tornado Cash Indictment | Rebecca Rettig, Jake Chervinsky

Sep 7, 2023
Rebecca Rettig and Jake Chervinsky discuss the implications of Grayscale ETF victory, Uniswap case dismissal, and Tornado Cash indictments. They explore the impact on the industry and upcoming Bitcoin ETF decisions.
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Quick takeaways

  • The indictment against Tornado Cash highlights the clash between decentralized finance and government control, curbing constitutional rights and necessitating challenges.
  • The dismissal of the private class action lawsuit against Uniswap Labs emphasizes the need for updated laws to address cryptocurrency issues.

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Attack on Free Speech and Financial Privacy

The podcast episode discusses how the indictment against Tornado Cash highlights the collision between the decentralized financial system and the government's desire for control. The speaker argues that this indictment curtails fundamental constitutional rights and emphasizes the need to challenge it.

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