So, I am thinking this case against the Samourai founders could backfire against the DOJ. They could lose outright and this could actually legally affirm self-custody, and remove legal jeopardy from coders.
Wishful thinking?
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A lot of wishful thinking. Would be nice but after what happened with sterlignov I’m not holding my breath.
could be
Everything to lose (from a legal perspective) nothing to gain. Like the positive mindset though
They didn't go after them because of self custody. They got arrested because they were promoting coinjoins like it was candy on a shelf
but they never customized, or initiated transactions, etc...
So are they confirming BTC is currency with this?
the opposite, I think. they are claiming it, but will mm be proven incorrect.
This was a good listen it seems we are always going to be culpable to the damn feds
Also underline how you can’t have capital gains on something you consider money. They’ve activated multiple trap cards
