An in-depth analysis of the Samourai Wallet shutdown, exploring its functionalities, the U.S. government’s charges against its founders, and the broader implications for cryptocurrency privacy tools and self-custody solutions.
Tag: Bitcoin Regulation
Tether’s Growing Influence: Surpasses Germany in US Treasury Holdings
Stablecoin giant Tether now holds more US Treasury bills than Germany, ranking 19th globally. Explore Tether’s reserve strategy, its impact on dollar liquidity, and the regulatory landscape.
Tornado Cash Developer’s Attorneys Allege Withheld Evidence: A Deep Dive
Roman Storm’s legal team claims prosecutors hid crucial evidence regarding FinCEN’s stance on crypto mixers, potentially undermining the case against the Tornado Cash developer. Explore the details.
Saifedean Ammous Advocates Funding to Combat Bitcoin Spam: A Comprehensive Overview
Bitcoin Standard author Saifedean Ammous proposes funding a developer to make Bitcoin spamming costly. This article explores the debate around Bitcoin inscriptions and potential solutions.
Everstake Argues Non-Custodial Staking is Not a Security, Seeks SEC Clarity
Everstake engages with the SEC to advocate for non-custodial staking’s classification as a technical process, not a securities offering, emphasizing user control and network-level rewards. The company seeks regulatory clarity to foster innovation in proof-of-stake networks.
The Banking Arms Race: From Debanking to Embracing Stablecoins
Explore the dramatic shift in the banking industry from debanking crypto businesses to actively adopting stablecoins for innovative payment solutions and operational efficiency.
Bitcoin Resilience: Overcoming Coinbase Hack & DeFi Developments
Despite a significant phishing attack on Coinbase, Bitcoin demonstrates strength with substantial exchange outflows and Aave reaches a record TVL. This week in DeFi saw resilience and growth.
Central Banks Explore Smart Contracts for Monetary Policy: BIS Project Pine
Central banks are experimenting with smart contract toolkits, as demonstrated by the BIS Project Pine, to enhance monetary policy implementation in tokenized environments. This exploration aims to provide faster and more flexible responses to financial events, though infrastructure limitations remain a challenge.
Bitdeer’s Q1 2025: Revenue Decline and Strategic Shift Towards AI
Bitdeer Technologies Group reports a 41% revenue drop in Q1 2025, but a net income boost thanks to Tether investments, signaling a strategic shift towards AI and self-mining.
Bitcoin Mining in 2025: Adapting to Post-Halving Realities
Explore how Bitcoin miners are innovating to maintain profitability after the 2024 halving. This includes optimizing efficiency, embracing cheaper energy sources, and upgrading hardware in a rapidly evolving market.