From Samourai’s Courtroom Reckoning to Mamdani’s Win and Lummis’ Bitcoin Push
The week in crypto regulation was a rollercoaster, marked by courtroom drama, political shifts, and high-level debates about the future of Bitcoin in government policy. From the Samourai Wallet founders facing prison to Zohran Mamdani’s win, which could mean stricter rules in New York City, the global conversation around digital assets continues to evolve at the intersection of finance, politics, and technology.
U.S. prosecutors are seeking the maximum five-year prison term for Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, accused of running an unlicensed money-transmitting business and facilitating large-scale money laundering.
Authorities allege that the pair “repeatedly solicited and…
