Treasury sanction of privacy tools places sweeping restrictions on all Americans

Sanctioned Tornado Cash smart contract is a tool, not a person. | Continue reading


@coincenter.org | 1 year ago

We must protect our ability to transact privately online

Without cryptocurrency, a cashless society is a surveillance society… | Continue reading


@coincenter.org | 1 year ago

Understanding Bitcoin’s Energy Use

Why does Bitcoin consume electricity? Does energy usage increase with the number of transactions? Can we compare Bitcoin's energy usage to traditional payments technologies like credit cards? | Continue reading


@coincenter.org | 2 years ago

Exercising Freedom

A recent speech from a CFTC commissioner is concerning for free software development… | Continue reading


@coincenter.org | 2 years ago

A quick analysis of FATF’s 2021 draft cryptocurrency guidance

An undemocratic process results in stronger calls for even more mass warrantless surveillance… | Continue reading


@coincenter.org | 3 years ago

A Midnight Rule for Cryptocurrency Transaction Reports

FinCEN rulemaking announces a rushed, mostly technology-neutral reporting requirement… | Continue reading


@coincenter.org | 3 years ago

The Unintended(?) Consequences of the Stable Act

On purpose or not, the bill could turn even node operators into criminals… | Continue reading


@coincenter.org | 3 years ago

I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Unhosted Wallets

Former DOJ AML Chief considers the unintended consequences of unhosted wallet restrictions and the regulatory benefits of cryptocurrency adoption… | Continue reading


@coincenter.org | 3 years ago

Bill in US Senate to exempt 95% of crypto transactions from capital gains tax [pdf]

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@coincenter.org | 4 years ago