Posts
Lawyers call Bitcoin Core v30 CSAM concerns ‘overblown’
I was interviewed by Protos about the ongoing Bitcoin node debate between Core and Knots. Though I’m not a lawyer, I know enough about Section 230 and existing judicial precedent that Bitcoin noderunners aren’t liable for what’s on the blockchain: Bitcoin Policy Institute Fellow and Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director, Yaël Ossowski According to Ossowski,…
TFTC #642: Building Bitcoin Policy with Yaël Ossowski
Yaël Ossowski from the Bitcoin Policy Institute discusses everything fake in modern society while exploring Bank Secrecy Act reform and negative versus positive rights in Bitcoin policy. The conversation covers Section 230 for energy policy, Fed independence concerns amid Treasury merger speculation, and Trump administration plans. Topics include weaponized financial surveillance, Bitcoin developer protection, de…
Bitcoiners may not care about the government, but government cares about them | Yaël Ossowski at 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit
Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director and Bitcoin Policy Institute Fellow Yaël Ossowski presents the”Congressional Guide to Bitcoin” at the 2025 Bitcoin Policy Summit. This includes reforms for De Minimis Taxation Exemptions, reforms of the Bank Secrecy Act, and changes to the Fannie Mae Selling Guide to allow Bitcoin and its crypto-offspring to be used as…
Crypto ‘Wrench Attack” Robberies, Consumer Security & Trump’s Bitcoin policy | Yael Ossowski on CNN
Yaël Ossowski of the Consumer Choice Center and Bitcoin Policy Institute joined CNN to reflect on recent crypto-related crimes that threaten consumer privacy, the federal bank secrecy laws that make purchasing Bitcoin and crypto assets riskier and make our data vulnerable, and the prospects for consumers to benefit from positive reforms from the Trump Administration…
The Powerful Fannie Mae Policy Change to Unlock Bitcoin-Based Mortgages
A key Fannie Mae policy change could unlock bitcoin-based mortgages and expand financial access for millions of Americans. For those of us who save in bitcoin, use it on a daily basis, and are hopeful about its future, we recognize more than most the regulatory barriers and societal taboos that limit how we are able…
BIG Shifts in U.S. Bitcoin Policy: IRS Rollbacks and Strategic Reserve Plan
I’m invited once more to the Bitcoin Layer podcast to discuss the latest and greatest changes in bitcoin policies in the United States.
How Smart Bitcoin Policies Can Save Us From Memecoins And Crypto Scams
Memcoining is legal. Or at least they’re not securities. On February 27th, the Securities and Exchange Commission stated in its latest staff statement that memecoins are not necessarily securities. “Although the offer and sale of meme coins may not be subject to the federal securities laws, fraudulent conduct related to the offer and sale of meme coins may…
Bitcoin and Crypto Reserve? What’s behind it and why does it matter?
Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski discusses President Trump’s proposal for a Strategic Bitcoin (and Crypto) Reserve on the Steve Gruber Show, and why it matters. March 3, 2025
Has the Era of Bull-Inspired Bitcoin Banking Already Begun?
Not more than three days after Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler resigned from his post, one of his signature policies was nuked from existence. Issued on January 23, 2025, Staff Accounting Bulletin 122 rescinds SAB 121, originally issued by Gensler in March 2022. The previous bulletin provided guidance for financial entities and custodians holding any…
The Bitcoin Layer Podcast: Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Is Ready for Trump’s Desk
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 Reserve and its potential to redefine Bitcoin’s role in the U.S. financial system. Next, they address key regulatory developments, including…