The Bitcoin Brief is a biweekly program hosted by Max and QnA that delivers the latest updates and news on Bitcoin and freedom-oriented technologies, keeping you informed and in the loop.

AOB

Jon goes on a road trip
Max is back on Graphene

NEWS

Another Samourai hearing has taken place
- May 9, 2025 - Opening motion.
- June 6, 2025 - The prosecution’s response to the opening motion.
- June 20, 2025 - Replies to the prosecution’s response.
- July 15, 2025 - Expert disclosure by the prosecution.
- July 16, 2025 - Next in-person pre-trial hearing.
- August 8, 2025 - Expert disclosure by the defense.
- November 3, 2025 - The trial begins
Opensats 10th wave of grants
Faketoshi ordered to pay fine for using AI and misleading court
Trezor publishes vulnerability disclosure in Safe 3 models
Tornado Cash Sanctions lifted
Two more solo miners get blocks
Twitter suspends opposition accounts in Turkey

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