Secondary liability for crypto-asset wallets
Explore how copyright secondary-liability doctrines offer a flexible framework to regulate non-custodial crypto wallets without mass surveillance.
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Regulation
Bitcoin Self-Custody at Scale Under European Regulation
The January 09, 2026 episode of the Robin Seyr Podcast features Julian Liniger explaining how Bitcoin adoption shifts as firms move from startup experimentation to regulated scale across Europe.
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When Bitcoin Privacy Becomes a Crime: The Samurai Wallet Prosecution
The December 09, 2025 episode of TFTC features Keonne Rodriguez explaining how the Samurai Wallet prosecution reframes U.S. attitudes toward non-custodial Bitcoin privacy tools.
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Bitcoin Self-Custody, Property Rights & Surveillance
The December 02, 2025 episode of The Bitcoin Frontier features Seth Hertlein arguing that Bitcoin self-custody restores traditional property norms eroded by modern financial intermediaries.
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Deferred Sales Trusts for Bitcoin: Mechanics, Risks, and Policy Signals
The October 02, 2025 episode of Abundant Mines features Brett Swarts explaining how Deferred Sales Trusts (DSTs) use IRC §453 installment sales to defer capital gains on appreciated assets, including Bitcoin.
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Policy, Liquidity, and Treasury Design for Bitcoin
The September 23, 2025 episode of the Brandon Gentile podcast features Matt Cole outlining policy, liquidity, and treasury design levers for Bitcoin. Cole emphasizes self-custody rights, de minimis tax relief for payments, and M2 and the BTC/gold ratio as key signals.
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US Bitcoin Policy Shifts and Regulatory Innovation
On April 01, 2025, The Bitcoin Layer featured Yaël Ossowski discussing significant U.S. policy shifts affecting Bitcoin, including the repeal of the IRS broker rule and proposals for dimminimous taxation.
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Australian Bitcoin Adoption and Regulatory Dynamics
The February 28, 2025 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast with Ethan Timor examines evolving regulatory pressures and market adaptations in Australia. It details challenges such as AFSL compliance, KYC and travel rule mandates, and the impact of ETFs on traditional exchange models.
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Regulatory Shifts in Bitcoin: A Cohesive Outlook
The February 14, 2025 Galaxy Brains episode with Commissioner Hester Peirce outlines a strategic pivot from enforcement-heavy oversight to a disclosure-driven framework in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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Silvergate and the Evolving Bitcoin Banking Regulatory Outlook
The February 07, 2025 episode of Unchained features Mike Lempres, former chairman of Silvergate Bank, explaining how opaque regulatory actions and abrupt policy shifts have forced Bitcoin banks to adopt unconventional liquidity and compliance strategies.
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Navigating Bitcoin Mining: Financial Tools, Regulations, and Market Influences
The November 12, 2024 episode of The Mining Pod features Mostafa Al-Mashita, co-founder and director at Secure Digital Markets, discussing the critical financial mechanisms supporting Bitcoin mining operations, particularly in North America.
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Securing Bitcoin in an Era of Regulatory Uncertainty and User Autonomy
The November 11, 2024 episode of the Robin Seyr podcast features guest Cole discussing essential practices for safeguarding Bitcoin investments and avoiding common pitfalls that could lead to financial losses.
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