Monero Talk - Episodes Tagged with “Tornadocash”

MoneroTopia Show! Price Report, News & More! | EPI 254

Monero Talk — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0300

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:11:33) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:10:09) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Peter Revelant.
(02:05:13) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Doug.
(02:05:42) US Govt acknowledging that mixers are a legit tool.
(02:06:52) Lola L33tz about mixers.
(02:10:12) DOJ seeks to retry Tornado Cash.
(02:13:58) Switzerland approves in referendum guaranteeing the permanente use of cash.
(02:15:54) $1m bitcoin robbery targets couple in their 50s in France.
(02:23:05) Marty Bent post.
(02:27:08) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:50:40) Monerotopia Finalization.

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

Monero Talk — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0300

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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.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:12) – Introduction to Zach's background and involvement with the Bitcoin Policy Institute, Peer-to-Peer Rights Foundation.
(00:08:13) – Zach's perspective on various technologies: Bitcoin, stablecoins, DAOs.
(00:12:21) – Debate on fungibility: Bitcoin vs Monero.
(00:17:09) – Is Bitcoin functionally fungible? Legal and policy perspectives.
(00:20:00) – Cash vs Bitcoin legal treatment in cases of stolen funds.
(00:28:57) – Mining decentralization: ASICs, CPUs, regulatory capture.
(00:33:18) – Zach’s overall take on Monero vs Bitcoin.
(00:36:15) – Explanation of 3 key crypto-related bills (Genius Act, Clarity Act, Anti-CBDC Bill)
(00:43:23) – Implications of Section 110 for privacy developers.
(00:46:25) – Concerns over Genius Act enabling “backdoor CBDC.”
(00:53:00) – What would Satoshi think about current crypto laws and stablecoins?
(00:58:02) – Genius Act’s effect on algorithmic stablecoins (likely banned).
(01:02:12) – Genius Act vs Clarity Act: Pros and cons for Monero.
(01:06:01) – Eliminating capital gains for crypto use — is it possible?
(01:07:50) – Comments on the Bank Secrecy Act, impact of Calirty Act for Monero, NY’s BitLicense, and Monero exchange bans.
(01:11:18) - Closing Remarks

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MoneroTopia Episode 207 - Price, News & MUCH More!

Monero Talk — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0300

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:11:20) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:03:11) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:03:54) South Korea might demand personal wallet reports.
(01:04:50) Lotte world tower mines XMR?
(01:05:28) Retoswap’s monthly XMR volume.
(01:06:03) Hey Alexa, where is my privacy?
(01:08:25) Meta and personalized ads for UK.
(01:10:59) US treasury removes sanctions on ETH mixer.
(01:12:34) Tornado cash addresses removed.
(01:15:05) Brian Armstrong on privacy.
(01:19:57) trump’s address at the Digital Assets Summit.
(01:38:05) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ ComradeBlin
(01:54:35) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:59:38) Monerotopia Finalization.

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MoneroTopia Episode 201 - Price, News & MUCH More!

Monero Talk — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0400

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(22:57:00 Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(00:24:54) UK wants a backdoor on apple products
(00:25:59) Feds run nodes.
(00:26:31) USAID.
(00:27:10) If DOGE can shut down USAID.
(00:31:30) NYT is government funded.
(00:32:42) Cuprate.
(00:33:55) France’s war on privacy.
(00:37:09) Mealworm in your food in EU?
(00:39:50) Hong Kong and crypto.
(00:41:50) Tornado Cash Co founder is released.
(00:42:11) Roman Storm.
(00:43:48) AOC on Elon.
(00:57:48) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Nihilist.
(01:30:25) Monerotopia Guest Segment w/ Andy Fichte.
(01:45:08) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(02:26:10) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(03:17:50) Monerotopia Finalization.

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MoneroTopia24 Conference Debrief! + Price, News & MUCH More! | EPI 192

Monero Talk — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:00:00 -0400

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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00:00) Monerotopia Introduction.
(00:06:28) Monerotopia Price Report Segment w/ Bawdyanarchist.
(01:08:50) Monerotopia News Segment w/ Tony.
(01:11:11) Buy X premium with Monero.
(01:12:40) FCMP++ coming soon.
(01:13:05) 294 xmr sent to Serai.
(01:13:25) Monero Matteo and xmr chat.
(01:17:15) Rogan and Andreeseen podcast.
(01:23:32) Tornado cash.
(01:28:33) Crypto miners must register.
(01:30:31) People realizing about debanking.
(01:31:28) Post election Crypto policy.
(01:40:16) Monerotopia Viewers on Stage Segment.
(02:50:50) Monerotopia Finalization.

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

Monero Talk — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:00:00 -0300

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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.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:01:35) Speaker Intros
(00:13:11) Government Crackdowns on Crypto
(00:25:32) Usability of Privacy Coins, New Tech for Increased Adoption

(00:29:52) Monero Privacy Enhancements, FCMP
(00:51:04) Wallets and User Experience

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

Monero Talk — Sun, 12 May 2024 11:00:00 -0300

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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.

TIMESTAMPS:
(00:03:06) J.W. Verrett's Role in the Bitcoin Fog Trial
(00:14:30) Monero Talk Mentioned in Bitcoin Fog Trial
(00:16:46) Analysis of the Indictments Against Tornado Cash and Samurai Wallet
(00:42:41) Advocacy and Allies in Congress
(00:55:54) Importance of Privacy and National Security
(01:02:29) What You Can Do to Help

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