The Chopping Block: Tornado Cash on Trial, Crypto Privacy in Crisis, and Robert’s LQR House Takeover - Ep. 880

In this episode of The Chatting Block, Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Robert Leshner, and Tarun discuss the ongoing legal case of Roman Storm, the creator of Tornado Cash, and the potential criminal charges against Dragonfly, an early investor in Tornado Cash. They delve into the implications of the case for privacy, software developers, and the future of financial privacy on-chain. The conversation shifts to Robert Leshner's experience attempting to acquire a nano-cap liquor company to turn it into a digital asset treasury, highlighting the outdated financial information in capital markets. Finally, they analyze a recent speech by Paul Atkins from the SEC, outlining a new regulatory approach to crypto assets, which includes protecting software developers and fostering innovation in the digital asset space.