David Morris

Peter Van Valkenburgh, Chief Research Officer at Coin Center, and David Morris, Chief Insights Columnist at CoinDesk, break down the recent verdict in the Roman Storm case. They discuss the significant split decision, particularly the implications of the unlicensed money-transmission charge for non-custodial developers. Peter outlines possible appeals and the broader ramifications for financial privacy legislation. David shares gripping courtroom insights, including jury dynamics and emotional moments. The verdict serves as both a wake-up call and a unique opportunity for crypto regulation.

David Z. Morris, author of 'Stealing the Future,' delves into the trial of Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash co-founder. He discusses the trial's split verdict and its significant implications for financial privacy and crypto regulation. Morris addresses the jury's challenges of navigating digital privacy and the ongoing debates surrounding decentralization and the limits of state control over technology. He also highlights the ethical dilemmas related to users' rights to anonymity in an increasingly regulated cryptocurrency landscape.

David Z. Morris, a journalist and author specializing in finance and technology, unravels the story behind Sam Bankman-Fried's $11 billion fraud. He discusses how ideas like effective altruism and techno-utopianism fueled such monumental deception. Morris highlights connections between rationalist culture and financial nihilism, warns of red flags in future frauds, and critiques the male dominance in these circles. With insights into AI and gambling culture, he sheds light on how to recognize the next wave of tech fraudsters.