Monero Talk

Crypto Legislation and Digital Cash w/ Zack Shapiro of the Bitcoin Policy Institute | EPI 357

July 19th, 2025  |  1 hr 23 mins

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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode of Monero Talk, legal expert Zach Shapiro joins Douglas Tuman to discuss U.S. cryptocurrency legislation, the legal challenges facing privacy tech, and the philosophical divide between building unstoppable systems versus working within regulatory frameworks.

Shapiro, who runs a crypto-focused law firm and is involved with the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Peer-to-Peer Rights Foundation, outlines recent bills in Congress—including the Clarity Act and Genius Act—and their implications for developers and privacy advocates. He and Doug debate Bitcoin vs. Monero, focusing on fungibility and censorship resistance, with Shapiro defending Bitcoin’s legal positioning and Doug championing Monero’s privacy features. The episode also covers ongoing cases like Tornado Cash, the status of Samurai Wallet, and efforts to repeal New York’s restrictive BitLicense.

Danny Akston, Paul Puey, Sterlin Luján and Douglas Tuman live at Porcfest 2024 | EPI 317

July 7th, 2024  |  36 mins 54 secs

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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman participates in a live episode of The Crypto Show at PorcFest 2024 hosted by Danny Akston, with guests Paul Puey (CEO of Edge), and Sterlin Lujan (anarchist activist and contributor to the Logos Project).

The group covers a wide range of topics specific to privacy, Monero and other privacy-centric projects. The discussion focuses on challenges in maintaining privacy in cryptocurrency transactions - particularly in light of recent government crackdowns on tools like Tornado Cash and Samurai Wallet.

Additionally, the conversation touches on the adoption and usability of privacy coins, including features like earning opportunities, liquidity pools, and user-friendly wallets. Also hear their insights on the legal and regulatory landscape and the potential impact on the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

Privacy is Pro-National Security w/ J.W. Verret | EPI 310

May 12th, 2024  |  1 hr 3 mins

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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews J.W. Verret, a practicing lawyer and law professor at George Mason University.

J.W. discusses his role as an expert witness in the Roman Sterlingov trial, where he argued that Sterlingov could not have allegedly ran Bitcoin Fog. J.W. and Doug also talk about the implications of the government's recent overreach related to privacy and cryptocurrency technology by exploring the indictments against Tornado Cash and Samurai Wallet.

Hear about who in the US Congress are allies in the movement to normalize privacy and the potential hope Monero provides to resist increasing government infringement on privacy.