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Bitcoin Self-Custody at Scale Under European 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.

When Bitcoin Privacy Becomes a Crime: The Samurai Wallet Prosecution

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.

Bitcoin Self-Custody, Property Rights & Surveillance

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.

Deferred Sales Trusts for Bitcoin: Mechanics, Risks, and Policy Signals

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.

Policy, Liquidity, and Treasury Design for Bitcoin

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.

US Bitcoin Policy Shifts and Regulatory Innovation

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.

Australian Bitcoin Adoption and Regulatory Dynamics

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.