March 01, 2025

Appeal and Pardon Efforts for Roman Sterlingov with Mike Hassard & Tor Ekeland | EPI 342

1 hour 45 minutes

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TODAY'S SHOW: In this episode Douglas Tuman speaks with legal experts Tor Ekeland and Mike Hassard about various cryptocurrency-related legal cases and the changing political landscape.

They primarily discuss Roman Sterlingov's case, who received a 12.5-year sentence for allegedly running Bitcoin Fog, though they maintain his innocence. The conversation explores how the Trump administration's approach to cryptocurrency regulation differs from previous administrations, with particular focus on the recent pardon of Ross Ulbricht.

They discuss the problems with government surveillance, chain analysis companies, and the importance of financial privacy. The experts share their experiences with prosecutorial overreach and the changing attitudes toward cryptocurrency in Washington. They also discuss the BitLicense in New York, the role of agencies like the SEC and CFTC, and the future of cryptocurrency regulation under different political administrations.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:01:37) - Event announcement featuring Roman Sterlingov's case

(00:02:00) - Overview of Roman's conviction and upcoming appeal

(00:05:07) - Political and legal weaponization of the judicial system

(00:06:49) - The role of financial privacy and Monero in combating overreach

(00:07:02) - Roman's sentencing and lack of evidence against him

(00:12:35) - The "CSI effect" on juries and influence of media narratives

(00:15:18) - Policy recommendations for Trump regarding financial privacy and digital assets

(00:17:29) - Discussion on abolishing DOJ, IRS, SEC, and financial surveillance agencies

(00:21:42) - Debate over the Bank Secrecy Act and financial privacy rights

(00:25:56) - Analysis of Trump's executive order on digital currencies

(00:34:19) - Challenges in eliminating financial surveillance institutions

(00:39:35) - Public perception and loss of privacy in the digital age

(00:42:09) - Chainalysis and forensic methods used in Roman’s case

(00:51:04) - The role of chain analysis companies and legal implications

(00:58:38) - Fundraising efforts for Roman’s appeal and Monero donations

(01:09:53) - Efforts to eliminate the New York BitLicense

(01:12:32) - Impact of BitLicense on Monero and New York's crypto industry

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