It's unfortunate that bitcoin isn't as private as cash.

I try not to worship or idolize anyone but I fucking love Lyn Alden

We now know that custody of "funds" is not required to be guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business under 18 U.S.C. § 1960 (b)(1)(C). Accordingly, bitcoin miners, Lightning service providers, and CoinJoin coordinators should perhaps refrain from demonstrating any awareness that their business might touch any funds associated with unlawful activity. Don't talk about it. Don't write about it. Don't hint at it on t-shirts. Liability now hinges on knowledge and intent, not custody.

The roommate/pet era is coming to a close.

The most intense footage from the Joplin tornado was taken from the walk-in cooler at a Fastrip gas station near the center of the funnel. Store clerk Ruben Carter stated he saw the front of the store lift off the ground right before shutting the cooler door. All 25 survived.

Post-storm time lapse.

Chasers narrowly escaped the path of what looks like a powerful tornado in Watertown, SD on July 27

A few months ago I had an interview with the prestigious law firm Kirkland & Ellis. There was "Kirkland" branded sparkling water on the table. Me: "So did you guys go on a Costco run?" I didn't get the job.

Woofie hates shitcoiners

New relationship strategy: get a UK boy to marry me in exchange for a green card and AC

Yesterday, Samourai filed its reply in support of its motion to dismiss the indictment. Samourai emphasizes that FinCEN guidance explicitly permits CoinJoin coordinators, which do not take custody of user's funds. Samourai further argues that it did not violate section 1960 because it did not "transfer[]" funds since it never took custody of users' bitcoin.

You should be allowed to hand out jury nullification pamphlets outside courthouses.

The Government is trying to muzzle Roman Storm during his own trial. If the DOJ gets its way, Roman Storm will be precluded from introducing (1) evidence regarding lawful uses of Tornado Cash; (2) argument aimed at jury nullification, "including that his charged conduct was protected by free speech and privacy rights"; (3) evidence and argument concerning cryptocurrency regulations or policy; (4) evidence of the Defendant's failed attempt to cooperate; and (5) evidence or argument concerning the Fifth Circuit's Van Loon decision or the legality of OFAC's sanctions on Tornado Cash.

Test

This is creepy even for fiat standards.

In Count Two, the DOJ originally alleged that Samourai conspired to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1960(b)(1)(B) and (C). The DOJ recently withdrew subsection (B) in a superseding indictment, leaving only subsection (C) remaining. Thus, liability for Count Two now hinges on whether Samourai was a (1) "money transmitting business" that (2) "involve[d] the transportation or transmission of funds" (3) that Samourai knew came from or were intended for an unlawful purpose.

I deserve a lil treat for cleaning all the glass

The 2025 St. Louis tornado is the tenth costliest on record with $1.6 billion of damage. The EF3 killed 5, injured 38, and had peak winds of 152 mph.

The only crypto that I hear normies talk about these days is XRP.