Back for Day 9 of the @rstormsf trial, where the defense could begin calling witnesses this afternoon if the prosecution wraps up its final two this morning. If you’re in NYC later, join me, @frankcorva, @davidzmorris, and @jenn_rosenthal at @PubKey for a live discussion on the case, updates and implications for software developers.

wildly disappointing. there is a meaningful possibility (to be generous) that the gov't is not capable of nuanced blockchain tracing -- or is choosing ignorance.

I asked AI to make me a labubu for @DeFiDictionary 👀🤭

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When you’re the only one in the friend group that owns bitcoin

July 21st U.S. vs Storm — things I found interesting… 👉 Today ended early because a juror has to go to the dentist (lol, respect) 👉 FBI Agent (gov’t 2nd witness) said he was not asked to trace NTU Capital (from gov’t 1st witness testimony) More below.

The problem with having terrible vision is that sometimes you pick up a hair clip but it’s actually a cockroach

Gm the problem with having terrible vision is that sometimes you pick up a hair clip but it’s actually a cockroach

‼️PubKey Programming - Crypto Privacy on Trial: An Update on the Tornado Cash Case‼️ On Thursday, July 24th, we are hosting a conversation with the journalists covering the ongoing Tornado Cash Trial concerning updates on the case and the potential implications on your right to transact privately with crypto. Please join for a discussion moderated by Jennifer Rosenthal (@jenn_rosenthal) featuring panelists: Eleanor Terrett (@eleanorterrett), Frank Corva (@frankcorva), and David Z. Morris (@davidzmorris). This is a FREE & PUBLIC event you will not want to miss! RSVP below! 🧡🍻🙏

The GENIUS Act isn't directly about DeFi — it regulates centralized stablecoins with full reserves offchain. But it is very good for DeFi — the more dollars and people there are onchain, the more need there will be for onchain finance of all kinds. Payments are just a gateway.