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In February 2024, the arrest of Samourai Wallet developers Rodriguez and Hill sent shockwaves through the Bitcoin community. They were charged with “conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business” and money laundering—despite the fact that Samourai Wallet is a non-custodial Bitcoin app, meaning users always control their own funds, and the developers never have access. Launched in 2015, Samourai is simply software—it doesn’t hold or transmit users’ money. The charges hinge on the claim that the developers should have registered as a Money Services Business (MSB) with FinCEN. However, recently surfaced legal documents show that prosecutors had consulted FinCEN before filing charges—and the agency had made it explicitly clear that Samourai did not qualify as an MSB, since it never takes custody of users’ funds. Still, the Southern District of New York (SDNY) went ahead with the indictment. Internal communications even show a prosecutor acknowledging that, based on FinCEN’s guidance, Samourai would not fall under MSB rules. This came to light through a Brady letter—a required disclosure of exculpatory evidence—filed by the defense. The case raises serious concerns about “regulation by prosecution,” where authorities bypass regulatory clarity in favor of criminal charges. If allowed to stand, this could set a dangerous precedent: one where developers of non-custodial software can be criminalized, even when they follow existing rules. The outcome of the Samourai Wallet case could shape the future of financial privacy, open-source development, and Bitcoin fundamentals.

The most dangerous minority in the world isn’t the one demanding rights and freedoms — it’s the one regulating them.

The real fight isn’t just against bad regulation — it’s to assert a vision where technology is seen as civil infrastructure, not a threat to be contained.

We all need Cross-Input Signature Aggregation (CISA)

Exchanges are becoming fat, greedy honeypots. The future of security is decentralized.

#Bitcoin is a creature that lives on the #Internet. If they control how we talk, they control how we use bitcoin. #Communication laws are bitcoin laws.

If you think the #Internet needs #KYC everywhere, you don’t really understand #Bitcoin. I assure you.

I was reading some financial forums (yes, they still exist 😂) discussing #Microsoft’s decision not to invest part of its reserves in #BTC. The main reasons? 1) #Bitcoin is a speculative asset. 2) Michael #Saylor is a greedy, unlikable guy. 3) You don’t buy when the price is inflated. 4) The average voter is a rich, white male over 50. Truly enlightening.

Anyone stressing during this pump about spending #Bitcoin on goods or services at what now seems like a crazy high price is missing the bigger picture. Without those previous transactions, Bitcoin wouldn’t have reached the value it has today.

My friends know well that price and speculation aren’t my thing. But a week after the U.S. elections, I can’t help but savor the astonished looks on the faces of acquaintances I’ve bumped into lately—the same ones I once passionately talked to about underlying technology, censorship resistance, and human rights. All for nothing. I love you, #Bitcoin.

“As the Internet breaks down the last justifications for a professional class of politicians, it also builds up the tools for replacing them”. Today is the #AaronSwartzDay. May his vision continue to #inspire us to create a more open and fair world. 🌹

October, 31. Lately, I often get asked why I chose a #Bitcoin symbol tattoo. Most think it’s about wealth, but for me, Bitcoin is about #doing—not having. Doing means embracing new experiences, like solo travel, sometimes afraid, but mostly thrilled to be truly living. It means making tough choices, like leaving a prestigious yet stifling job that offered little beyond financial security. It’s about meeting people who, like me, crave change—because courage and a bit of madness make them worth knowing. Doing also means creating projects that bring the present into focus as the only time to nurture dreams. Am I always happy? No, there’s still much to work on. Bitcoin may not solve everything, but it remains the most remarkable journey I’ve ever embarked on, year after year. Happy Birthday, White Paper.

Listening to their discussion confirmed me that right and left #libertarianism meet at their ultimate goal: complete individual self-determination. In my perspective they shared love for liberty splits on whether human rights transcend the realm of ownership. So @btcbitchesitaly key question becomes: can gender equality be achieved just through property rights?

I have to say, every time I set out to do something related to #Bitcoin, I feel a bit like I'm about to save the world. Deep down, I'm a f**king romantic.

They invite me to talk about #regulation… I end up talking about #bitcoin. There is still much to be done outside the bubble… GRAZIE

A leaked draft of the EU's controversial #ChatControl bill proposes scanning all private messages for illegal content, potentially compromising end-to-end encryption. Key points include: - AI-powered scanning for suspicious content would be allowed; - mandatory scanning of all chats for known illegal material; - messaging platforms like #Signal and #Threema threaten EU withdrawal if forced to comply. Critics, including former MEP #PatrickBreyer, argue the bill will: - overwhelm law enforcement with irrelevant data - fail to protect victims; - compromise citizens' privacy. Please consider that: - EU governments to decide by #September23; - Interior ministers expected to endorse on #October10; - Breyer urges EU citizens to pressure governments for rejection Further information:

Patrick Breyer

Chat Control: The EU's CSAM scanner proposal

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#Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. From #Zurich with love.