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 Secrecy Act have shaped Bitcoin’s evolution, the impact of financial surveillance on privacy, and the growing issue of debanking for cryptocurrency entrepreneurs.

Yaël breaks down key controversies, including legal cases involving Tornado Cash and Samurai Wallet, and explains the proposed Saving Privacy Act, which could redefine financial privacy for Bitcoin users. Together, they examine the challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin in an era of increasing regulatory scrutiny and highlight the future of decentralized tools in a rapidly changing landscape.