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The Chopping Block: Crypto as a Public Good, Tornado Cash Ruling, and SEC’s New Direction - Ep. 772
Jan 25, 2025
This engaging discussion spotlights the Fifth Circuit's groundbreaking ruling on Tornado Cash, which impacts blockchain privacy and freedoms. Speakers also dissect Trump's executive order on crypto and the SEC’s new enforcement strategies. The challenges faced by noncustodial developers are explored, along with the significance of establishing a U.S. Bitcoin reserve. With insights on the crypto advocacy landscape, the potential for a more favorable regulatory environment becomes a focal point, making for a thought-provoking analysis of crypto's future.
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- Crypto technologies are essential public goods requiring advocacy to ensure their open and accessible nature amidst regulatory challenges.
- The Fifth Circuit's ruling on Tornado Cash represents a pivotal moment for blockchain privacy rights and the freedoms of developers.
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Advocacy for Crypto as a Public Good
Crypto technologies are viewed as public goods, similar to the internet, necessitating an organization to advocate for their accessibility and open nature. It is crucial to have representatives standing up for the fundamental principles of these technologies rather than merely the commercial interests of existing companies. Just as major tech firms benefit from open internet standards, the broader ecosystem of crypto businesses thrives when the underlying technology is preserved as a public utility. As such, the mission of advocacy groups is essential to protect and promote this technology's ethos and availability.
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