Monero Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Mikehassard”

MoneroTopia26 speakers Mike Hassard & Tor Ekeland + Price, News of the week & More! | EPI 243

Monero Talk — Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0400

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:14:34) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(00:52:31) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Michael Hassard and Tor Ekeland.
(02:09:25) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(02:13:39) Bitcoin Vs Gold.
(02:17:49) Funny Post.
(02:18:04) ShopinBit Payment Stats.
(02:18:30) Where can someone offer a servisse in Exchange for XMR.
(02:19:33) Monero.careers
(02:20:20) CZ Challenge.
(02:21:45) Vlad post.
(02:22:25) Monero received nearly $1m donations in 2025.
(02:23:09) CCS Funding Required.
(02:23:40) emsczkp research Bulletproofs
(02:23:59) Bawdy post.
(02:24:40) RetoSwap.
(02:25:10) Zcash Foundation Legal Team.
(02:26:07) Untraceable post.
(02:27:15) Monero Bazaar apartment.
(02:28:03) Crypto for 2026.
(02:29:50) Paul Atkins.
(02:33:10) Monero block size.
(02:34:15) MIT student Arnav Kapur.
(02:36:40) "Offensive" meme can land you in jail.
(02:39:20) Joey Barton prison.
(02:42:28) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(04:08:58) Monerotopia Finalization.

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LIVE at MoneroTopia Tent at PorcFest25! | EPI 219 Part 1

Monero Talk — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:15:00 -0300

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction (Live from Porcfest with UlyXYZ).
(00:13:51) Porcfest Atendee 1.
(00:30:02) Porcfest Atendee 2.
(00:35:45) Porcfest Atendee 3.
(00:44:07) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:34:00) Ross Ulbricht's talk on the Porcfest25 Stage.

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LIVE at MoneroTopia Tent at PorcFest25! | EPI 219 Part 2

Monero Talk — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:00:00 -0300

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Doug XMR Workshop at Porcfest.
(00:59:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:00:29) House in Argentina for XMR.
(01:02:00) MoneroKon.
(01:05:20) Doug strong like XMR.
(01:06:57) Monero Community Fundraiser.
(01:08:11) Coinmarketcap has been hacked.
(01:08:55) A new payment channel concept for Monero.
(01:09:35) Privacy, Banks and the Digital Euro Threat.
(01:15:25) Saylor couldn’t sleep when he found BTC.
(01:17:18) Jack Dorsey explaining Bitcoin.
(01:25:10) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Mike Hassard and Tor Ekeland.
(01:45:30) Sal The Agorist.
(02:04:15) Monerotopia Finalization.

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Appeal and Pardon Efforts for Roman Sterlingov with Mike Hassard & Tor Ekeland | EPI 342

Monero Talk — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400

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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman speaks with legal experts Tor Ekeland and Mike Hassard about various cryptocurrency-related legal cases and the changing political landscape.

They primarily discuss Roman Sterlingov's case, who received a 12.5-year sentence for allegedly running Bitcoin Fog, though they maintain his innocence. The conversation explores how the Trump administration's approach to cryptocurrency regulation differs from previous administrations, with particular focus on the recent pardon of Ross Ulbricht.

They discuss the problems with government surveillance, chain analysis companies, and the importance of financial privacy. The experts share their experiences with prosecutorial overreach and the changing attitudes toward cryptocurrency in Washington. They also discuss the BitLicense in New York, the role of agencies like the SEC and CFTC, and the future of cryptocurrency regulation under different political administrations.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:37) - Event announcement featuring Roman Sterlingov's case

(00:02:00) - Overview of Roman's conviction and upcoming appeal

(00:05:07) - Political and legal weaponization of the judicial system

(00:06:49) - The role of financial privacy and Monero in combating overreach

(00:07:02) - Roman's sentencing and lack of evidence against him

(00:12:35) - The "CSI effect" on juries and influence of media narratives

(00:15:18) - Policy recommendations for Trump regarding financial privacy and digital assets

(00:17:29) - Discussion on abolishing DOJ, IRS, SEC, and financial surveillance agencies

(00:21:42) - Debate over the Bank Secrecy Act and financial privacy rights

(00:25:56) - Analysis of Trump's executive order on digital currencies

(00:34:19) - Challenges in eliminating financial surveillance institutions

(00:39:35) - Public perception and loss of privacy in the digital age

(00:42:09) - Chainalysis and forensic methods used in Roman’s case

(00:51:04) - The role of chain analysis companies and legal implications

(00:58:38) - Fundraising efforts for Roman’s appeal and Monero donations

(01:09:53) - Efforts to eliminate the New York BitLicense

(01:12:32) - Impact of BitLicense on Monero and New York's crypto industry

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Why Tornado Cash Free Speech defense was rejected in Court w/ Tor Ekeland Mike Hassardl | EPI 329

Monero Talk — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:00:00 -0300

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TODAY'S 🎙SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Michael Hassard, an attorney from Tor Ekeland Law known for defending clients in federal criminal trials, especially in cases involving technology and cryptocurrency.

He dives into their current legal battles and discusses their defamation lawsuit against Chainalysis for falsely labeling their client’s cryptocurrency project as a scam, as well as the broader implications of government overreach in cases related to digital privacy, cryptocurrency, and open-source development.

Michael provides his take on the Tornado Cash and Samaurai cases. Including how charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering are being abused by prosecutors. Tune in as they break down the intersection of law, technology, and privacy rights.

Various privacy tech projects and philosophical concerns about privacy, regulation, and technology are explored throughout the spaces!

TIMESTAMPS:
(03:25) Intro to ChainAnalysis Defamation Case
(19:18) Government overreach with cryptocurrency regulation
(20:06) Main legal cases and their progression
(21:15) Bitcoin Fog case deep dive
(22:10) Samurai Wallet and Tornado Cash differences
(33:00) Legal limitations and free speech
(34:15) Discussion on cryptography regulation history
(36:00) Tornado Cash ruling
(38:30) Importance of financial privacy
(40:15) Developer responsibility for code misuse
(41:30) Chainalysis, government, and the private sector
(46:00) Monero adoption and community growth
(48:00) Monero’s long-term future
(50:06) MoneroTopia 2024

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Roman Sterlingov’s Bitcoin Fog conviction based on chain analysis sets dangerous precedent / EPI 304

Monero Talk — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0300

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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews defense lawyers Tor Ekeland and Mike Hassard about the recent trial and conviction of their client Roman Sterlingov for allegedly operating the Bitcoin mixing service Bitcoin Fog.

They highlight how the government relied on circumstantial blockchain tracing analysis rather than direct evidence to make its case, the lack of standards with blockchain tracing tools, threats to financial privacy rights, next steps for appealing the case & much more!

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:59) Case Background and Lack of Direct Evidence
(00:11:09) Issues with Blockchain Tracing Tools
(00:16:16) Relationship Between Government and Chain Analysis Companies
(00:26:25) Changing the Crypto Narrative
(00:46:53) Appealing the Case

LINKS:
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