2025-05-05T16:06:28+02:00 https://nostr.ae Bitcoin Policy Institute https://nostr.ae/npub15kxltm8gws78p85fc5frn5yv6cd03k3hwp7r2r7s6ts4aq5qrags88nl20 https://nostr.download/1dbf631a25b82e50e220dbb19a4c5b0c10bf0c547aae0d2264479ffc8d9c8cc2.webp https://nostr.download/1dbf631a25b82e50e220dbb19a4c5b0c10bf0c547aae0d2264479ffc8d9c8cc2.webp https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdur5mraa6e4y9ruw0yekq4r3d84danlyrq0l92lvgm63v3ylw72gzyzjcma0vap6rcuy738z3ywws3ntp47x6xac8cdg06rfwzh5zsq04z4uphrw ADM Paparo, 4-star Admiral and Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, just testified before the Senate that “Bitcoin shows incredible potential” as a tool for U.S. national security. <video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://blossom.primal.net/86b4b4af29919adafed87fbcd11b0e7029dff1177783c1ab4da3afb7f89e4502.mp4"></video> 2026-04-21T16:53:54+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspnulwsm2946w4rch3q7rtd2mqc9un48jd5vskxd5temnyu8mugjgzyzjcma0vap6rcuy738z3ywws3ntp47x6xac8cdg06rfwzh5zsq04zn80t8p 🚨 Bombshell in the Samourai Wallet case<br/><br/>Six months before indicting the developers, DOJ asked FinCEN if Samourai’s non-custodial wallet and coinjoin tools qualified as “money transmission” under existing US statutes.<br/><br/>FinCEN’s answer? Emphatic: NO.<br/><br/>DOJ charged them anyway.<br/><br/>Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill were charged with “conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.” That’s felony territory, carrying the threat of years in prison. But internal records now reveal DOJ knew beforehand that FinCEN didn’t think Samourai needed a license. They hid this from the defense for over a year.<br/><br/>This is regulation by indictment: prosecutors creating new interpretations of law behind closed doors, contradicting regulators and democratic process. If this stands, any software developer could face prison for writing code that someone else uses to send money.<br/><br/>Even worse: DOJ’s conduct defies the Trump administration’s new crypto policy. Deputy AG Todd Blanche issued clear guidance in April: DOJ must not charge developers of non-custodial tools unless they willfully ignored a licensing duty.<br/><br/>FinCEN says no such duty exists here.<br/><br/>DOJ has told the judge it’s “considering dismissal.” It should do more than consider.<br/><br/>👉 Drop the charges.<br/><br/>👉 Investigate the misconduct.<br/><br/>👉 Respect the law.<br/><br/>Read BPI Head of Policy Zack Shapiro&#39;s analysis of the recently filed Brady letter here: <a href="https://btcpolicy.org/articles/fincen-said-that-samourai-wallet-case-violated-treasurys-aml-guidance--doj-prosecuted-devs-anyway">https://btcpolicy.org/articles/fincen-said-that-samourai-wallet-case-violated-treasurys-aml-guidance--doj-prosecuted-devs-anyway</a> 2025-05-05T23:15:03+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2ec22pcc5fq3399tr3mqkkp954exkapsmhter3cns65kd0q0c3cczyzjcma0vap6rcuy738z3ywws3ntp47x6xac8cdg06rfwzh5zsq04z04udls Last month, the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Senator Lummis co-hosted Bitcoin for America in our nation’s capital.<br/><br/>Just days after the creation of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, more than 200 executives, technologists, and policymakers gathered to cement America’s Bitcoin leadership.<br/><br/>Bitcoin for America was only the start. On June 25th, we will host our 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit—where US national leadership, policy experts, and the Bitcoin industry will chart the course for an America strengthened by Bitcoin.<br/><br/>Secure your spot using code NOSTR for 50% off: <a href="https://lu.ma/btcpolicysummit?coupon=NOSTR">https://lu.ma/btcpolicysummit?coupon=NOSTR</a> <video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://m.primal.net/QbAi.mp4"></video> 2025-04-24T01:40:11+02:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsz8gqcmw2nds0k4z9gvqnk9grnghp4j5spj2fn5msheamny0nrl0czyzjcma0vap6rcuy738z3ywws3ntp47x6xac8cdg06rfwzh5zsq04zzr06hx BitBonds - An Idea Whose Time Has Come, presented by Andrew Hohns at Bitcoin for America <video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://m.primal.net/PrWz.mp4"></video> 2025-03-24T15:38:15+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrz65peattwfmneuacayr9pdurvs3jfny4n6gusnsznqpnmr7trxczyzjcma0vap6rcuy738z3ywws3ntp47x6xac8cdg06rfwzh5zsq04zfyg2tk Watch the full fireside chat between Paolo Ardoino and <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/nprofile1qyxhwumn8ghj7mn0wvhxcmmvqywhwumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttsw43zuam9d3kx7unyv4ezumn9wsqzp382htsmu08k277ps40wqhnfm60st89h5pvjyutghq9cjasuh38q7t6dtc" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>jack mallers</span> (<span class="italic">nprofile…6dtc</span>)</a></span> at Bitcoin for America <video controls width="100%" class="max-h-[90vh] bg-neutral-300 dark:bg-zinc-700"><source src="https://m.primal.net/Pnvu.mp4"></video> 2025-03-21T16:34:29+01:00 https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxfv2lfcrce6ua65hart32am2h5mzwevqghlv9ea4jrr5q94tfc7czyzjcma0vap6rcuy738z3ywws3ntp47x6xac8cdg06rfwzh5zsq04zdgspyp GM Nostr 2025-03-18T14:17:58+01:00