In this episode, Nik welcomes back Yaël Ossowski of the Consumer Choice Center and the Bitcoin Policy Institute to discuss the major themes shaping Bitcoin’s future. They begin with the push for a Strategic Bitcoin…
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The two-pronged Eleventh Hour IRS squeeze on Bitcoin and crypto developers
The IRS is cracking down on noncustodial services with two new rules finalized between the years. Call it the 2024 Christmas Crypto Regulatory Shock. In a manner of days, the Internal Revenue Service has provided clarity on two…
The De Minimis Exemption Path to Bitcoin as a True Medium of Exchange
Bitcoin’s potential to thrive as a medium of exchange has been unnecessarily hindered by its current tax treatment in the U.S. Introducing a de minimis exemption could help address this issue. With a new administration…
Bitcoin Model Policies
Through my work as a consumer advocate, both as the deputy director of the Consumer Choice Center and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, I’ve contributed to various model policies that can be enacted…
Bitcoin’s Fight for Freedom: U.S. Regulations, Court Battles, and the Future of Financial Privacy
In this episode, Nik Bhatia speaks with Yaël Ossowski of Consumer Choice Center and Bitcoin Policy Institute to explore the intersection of Bitcoin and U.S. banking laws. They dive into how regulations like the Bank…
Downgrading the Bank Secrecy Act is a Powerful Reform for Bitcoin
Reforming the Bank Secrecy Act would empower Bitcoin innovation, protect user privacy, and foster a better balance between regulatory compliance and financial sovereignty. Though Bitcoin was born in the world of computers and code, it…
The Progressive Bitcoiner Podcast – U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve w/ Yael Ossowski and Pierre Rochard
This week I was invited on The Progressive Bitcoiner podcast to discuss the latest proposals for a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve with Pierre Rochard of Riot and the podcast host Trey Walsh. I had a great…
The Regulatory Landscape of Bitcoin – Melanion Capital Podcast
The Role Of Education In Shaping Bitcoin Policy The world of Bitcoin is not just about digital currency; it’s also about policy and advocacy. In this Bitcoin Equities Talks episode, Yael Ossowski, Deputy Director at…
The feds are trying to stifle Bitcoin and crypto with draconian new regulations
Should regulations aimed at halting the financial activity of alleged criminals and terrorists be vastly expanded to include cryptocurrencies and firms that use them? Could this potentially harm entrepreneurial spirit and consumer freedom to deal…
Bitcoin Policy Summit: Examining the Current Landscape of State and Local Digital Asset Policy
A video of my panel session at the 2024 Bitcoin Policy Summit on the current landscape of state and local bitcoin policies: