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By Sasha Hodder

Each episode, bitcoin enthusiast and crypto attorney, Sasha Hodder, welcomes guests across the crypto space to talk the latest issues and technologies that affect adopters and investors alike.
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HODLcast Ep. 124 with Jeremy Snyder, CEO of BTM Compliance

HODLCastMay 18, 2022

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01:07:15
NEW BLOCKFI UPDATE MARCH 2023 MUST WATCH!
Mar 07, 202316:04
BIG BLOCKFI UPDATE ON CUSTOMER WITHDRAWALS MUST WATCH!

BIG BLOCKFI UPDATE ON CUSTOMER WITHDRAWALS MUST WATCH!

BlockFi sent an email to creditors indicating that the court approved the procedures for the claims process.  - If you disagree with the amounts they sent out, you need to file a Claims Form by March 30. The court has agreed to redact creditor names.  UCC committee is objecting to the release of the funds that were in the non-interest-bearing wallets.  


For customers - the claims process must bolster your personal position as much as possible.

Mar 01, 202313:12
CRYPTO REGULATION UPDATE KRAKEN FINED $30M AND MORE COMING!

CRYPTO REGULATION UPDATE KRAKEN FINED $30M AND MORE COMING!

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s complaint against Kraken alleges that Kraken sold an investment contract to the general public where investors transferred certain assets to Kraken for staking in exchange for annual investment returns (Kraken Staking Program). Kraken settled this action with a $30 million fine, 66.6% of its revenue from American users.  

Full blog here: https://www.hodder.law/post/sec-s-enforcement-action-against-kraken

Feb 28, 202310:30
FTX, BLOCKFI, CELSIUS, and ORDINALS UPDATE

FTX, BLOCKFI, CELSIUS, and ORDINALS UPDATE

FTX: - SBF was ordered not to use signal. He's been contacting Rayne Miller asking to reconnect and collaborate.  - Bankman-Fried's lawyer, Mark Cohen, objected to the prosecution's proposed amendments to his client's bail, saying his client needed to communicate with some former employees, including his therapist, George Lerner. - Mr. Cohen also moved to eliminate an existing bail condition prohibiting Bankman-Fried from accessing or transferring any Alameda or FTX assets, including any cryptocurrency held in FTX.  BlockFi - Still waiting on the judge to decide the fate of the non-interest bearing wallet holders.  Celsius - Celsius Examiner's report showed Mashinsky pocketed nearly $70 million and used the word "ponzi" seven times.   Bitcoin - Ordinals are causing a blocksize debate amongst maxi's.

Feb 10, 202309:16
BLOCKFI NEW UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 2023 | CUSTOMER WITHDRAWALS!

BLOCKFI NEW UPDATE FOR FEBRUARY 2023 | CUSTOMER WITHDRAWALS!

A new report from CNBC.com shows that BlockFi had over 1.2 million tied up with FTX. Almost half of Blockfi’s assets were tied to FTX.  

The lawyers for Celsius said the bids were lowball, and they didn’t consider selling the assets. Instead, they are trying to create an equity offering, so creditors get equity in the mining company, similar to what Simon Dixon proposed in the summer. There would be a fund that would have access to all litigation recovery, and the recovery token could pay dividends.  

Celsius said they would not apply for licenses, so they need to find a partner to help facilitate the reorganization.

Jan 30, 202309:42
HOW INTERNET CENSORSHIP WILL CONTROL OUR LIVES
Jan 25, 202309:25
BLOCKFI BIG UPDATE FOR CUSTOMER WITHDRAWALS
Jan 11, 202315:55
Predictions for 2023

Predictions for 2023

Check out the 2023 Crypto Predictions from:
Sasha Hodder
Rare Scrilla (
2:48)
Layah Heilpern (4:20)
Theo Goodman (5:26)
Lyn Ulbricht (8:50)
Tone Vays (10:00)
Mike in Space (11:11)
Leah Wald (12:30)
Ido Alexander (14:25)
Doug TenNaple (15:00)
Bill Wise (19:04)
Bitboy (19:44)
Remo (20:10)
Gideon Heilpern (22:10)
Constant (22:46)
Crypto Lama (23:55)
Johnny Dollar (25:00)
Tatiana Moroz (25:35)
Vakeraj (26:00)
David Foox (27:00)
Leon Siegman (28:00)
Kane Mayfield (29:45)
Droplister (31:00)
Eric Hess (33:00)
Nathan Holowaty (34:00)
Guy Malone (34:34)
Sketch McGuinney (35:40)
Thomas (36:00)

Jan 02, 202336:16
BLOCKFI BANKRUPTCY UPDATE - WHEN WILL YOU GET YOUR COINS BACK?

BLOCKFI BANKRUPTCY UPDATE - WHEN WILL YOU GET YOUR COINS BACK?

BlockFi filed for Ch 11 Bankruptcy in NJ on Cyber Monday, after halting withdrawals on November 10.  The SEC and various state regulators put a real damper on their business when it was sued for $100 million, and forced to shut down its interest accounts in the US.  BlockFi nearly went bankrupt in July, and FTX swooped in and offered a $400 million line of credit, and an offer to buy the Company for up to $240m.

Nov 29, 202208:44
BITBOY EXPOSES SAM BANKMAN FRIED AND FTX (SHOCKING)

BITBOY EXPOSES SAM BANKMAN FRIED AND FTX (SHOCKING)

Talking with BitBoy Crypto about the FTX Collapse, the regulatory ramifications, twitter, Kanye West, and more.

Nov 21, 202244:20
FTX CRASH EXPLAINED & SAM BANKMAN-FRIED IS GOING TO JAIL!

FTX CRASH EXPLAINED & SAM BANKMAN-FRIED IS GOING TO JAIL!

This episode of the HODLCast was recorded on Wed, Nov 9, 2022.   The FTX exchange has imploded, it turned out they were gambling with user's funds while lobbying for industry regulation in DC. FTX global, US, and Alameda Research all filed bankruptcy on Friday, and then got hacked late in the evening, draining all accounts to zero.   Decentralized exchanges fix this intermediary risk. People can hold their own assets, and transactions are fully transparent and operate on code. Anyone in DC who actually cares about protecting people should promote self-custody. Sadly, this type of situation gives the takeaway that crypto is the wild west and needs policing. However, perhaps this situation can be an example of the industry settling its own issues. FTX’s insolvency was exposed by the market and maybe it will be solved by the market.

Nov 11, 202216:52
LAWYERS DISCUSS CRYPTO REGULATION IN DEPTH 2023
Nov 08, 202254:60
HERES HOW CBDCs WILL TAKE AWAY ALL OUR FREEDOMS!

HERES HOW CBDCs WILL TAKE AWAY ALL OUR FREEDOMS!

Josh and I discussed the chilling future of Central Bank Digital Currencies.   Joshua Scigala is the founder of TheStandard.io & Vaultoro.com. http://TheStandard.io is a decentralized stablecoin protocol that enables users to lock up crypto and or physical gold to generate multiple fiat-pegged stablecoins.  FollowJosh on Twitter: @JScigala  Movie suggestions:  In Time, 1981 Early Warning, 1981 They Live, 1988  Sign up for the Weekly Newsletter here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s... More information at www.hodder.law

Nov 07, 202201:00:02
BITCOIN FUTURE PRICE PREDICTION MIGHT SHOCK YOU! ft BOBBY LEE
Oct 26, 202256:22
CELSIUS BANKRUPTCY URGENT UPDATE TO ALL HOLDERS OCT 2022
Oct 15, 202221:49
THE END OF OOKI DAO - CFTC FILES MAJOR LAWSUIT

THE END OF OOKI DAO - CFTC FILES MAJOR LAWSUIT

The CFTC filed a complaint against the Ooki DAO protocol as an “unincorporated association.''  

The Commission served the lawsuit through a post in an online discussion forum. A lazy and highly unconventional approach compared to an in person delivery by a process server.   The Commodities Exchange Act does not give them proper jurisdiction for this action so instead they relied on state case law involving a slip and fall case. Shameful regulation by enforcement.   

Read my full blog here. https://www.hodder.law/post/cftc-v-ooki-dao

Oct 10, 202216:37
COINBASE v. GOVERNMENT & TORNADO CASH BLACKLIST URGENT NEWS!
Oct 05, 202215:27
WILL REGULATING BITCOIN TRY TO CANGE PROOF OF WORK TO PROOF OF STAKE?
Sep 22, 202216:49
HERES HOW CENTRAL BANK DIGITAL CURRENCIES WILL CONTROL OUR LIVES ⚠️
Sep 16, 202215:10
WELCOME TO THE WAR ON CODE

WELCOME TO THE WAR ON CODE

On August 8, 2022, OFAC sanctioned the Tornado.Cash protocol, which was used by the North Korea hackers to launder stolen funds.

Adding a protocol to the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list is a new and slippery slope.  Historically, the SDN list is composed of individuals or businesses that are cut-off from the American economy because they are suspected to be terrorists or drug king pins. By treating autonomous code as a “person” OFAC may have exceeded its statutory authority.

Learn more here - https://www.hodder.law/post/welcome-to-the-war-on-code

Sep 13, 202216:57
GREGG BRADEN EXPLAINS THE PHILOSOPHY & SPIRITUALITY OF BITCOIN
Sep 13, 202254:04
Bitcoin Regulatory Update 2022 - Florida

Bitcoin Regulatory Update 2022 - Florida

On May 12, 2022, Florida Governor DeSantis signed CS/HB 273, a big win for businesses dealing with virtual currencies. The bill goes into effect starting Jan. 1, 2023, updating Chapter 560 of the Florida Statutes to clarify which businesses need to acquire a license from the Florida Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) as Money Services Businesses (MSB). It also updates the definitions of a few key terms within the state’s MSB law (Chapter 560), easing the burden on two-party virtual currency sellers, like Bitcoin ATM owners. These Bitcoin ATM owners still require compliance with federal regulators like FinCEN through the Bank Secrecy Act.

Sep 13, 202211:07
CELSIUS BANKRUPTCY EARN v. BORROW PROGRAM

CELSIUS BANKRUPTCY EARN v. BORROW PROGRAM

Celsius had another Hearing on Sept 1.   The “earn and borrow” program is all titled to Celsius, customers have no right of ownership to these funds, and any proceeds will be distributed at the end of the bankruptcy proceedings. Not your Keys, Not your Coins!   The “custody and withhold” assets will be considered distinct from the “earn and borrow” program, and will not be subject to the bankruptcy.   There is approx. $215mm worth in custody, but Celsius is attempting to separate it into three tranches, $48 mm to be returned, 156mm to be contested as having been transferred in too late, and $11mm was too small of a deposit (less than $7,575).

Sep 06, 202200:46
CELSIUS BANKRUPTCY UPDATE TO ALL HOLDERS SEPT 2022

CELSIUS BANKRUPTCY UPDATE TO ALL HOLDERS SEPT 2022

Celsius had another Hearing on Sept 1.   The “earn and borrow” program is all titled to Celsius, customers have no right of ownership to these funds, and any proceeds will be distributed at the end of the bankruptcy proceedings. Not your Keys, Not your Coins!   The “custody and withhold” assets will be considered distinct from the “earn and borrow” program, and will not be subject to the bankruptcy.   There is approx. $215mm worth in custody, but Celsius is attempting to separate it into three tranches, $48 mm to be returned, 156mm to be contested as having been transferred in too late, and $11mm was too small of a deposit (less than $7,575).

Sep 01, 202210:34
HODL Cast Ep. 126 with Alice A. discussing minimum criteria for a DAO
May 26, 202201:05:20
HODLcast Ep. 124 with Jeremy Snyder, CEO of BTM Compliance

HODLcast Ep. 124 with Jeremy Snyder, CEO of BTM Compliance

Jeremy is the CEO of BTM Compliance, where he oversees over 80 Bitcoin ATM operators and his company helps walk them through everything they need to know to stay within the boundaries of the Bank Secrecy Act. BTM Compliance offers it's customers custom-built AML programs, FinCEN registration, SAR/CTR reporting, independent testing, customized KYC solutions, training, and support. 

Prior to his work in the compliance field, Jeremy spent twelve years as senior and executive level manager, and has a background in Law Enforcement and an FBI HDS Bomb Technician certification. The combination of both professional experiences has provided him with many of the skills needed to run a BTM Compliance company.

We discussed how he got involved with Bitcoin, what it's like being the CEO of a Bitcoin compliance company, what skills it takes to be a successful BTM operator, the challenges involved with MSB banking relations, the scams he's seen in the Bitcoin ATM industry, the NY Bit License, the correlation between Bitcoin ATM volume and the price of Bitcoin, whether SARs and CTRs are worth the effort, the future of the regulatory landscape, and more!

Follow Jeremy!
Twitter - @CompliancePunk
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyaaronsnyder/
Blog - https://www.btmcompliance.com/blog/
Hire BTM Compliance - www.btmcompliance.com

May 18, 202201:07:15
HODLCast Ep. 123 - Leon Siegmund

HODLCast Ep. 123 - Leon Siegmund

Leon Siegmund is a writer with BitcoinNews.com as well as a co-founder of Bitcoin Club Malta. He has been a devotee of Bitcoin since 2015 and a former Bitcoin ATM operator. In this episode, Leon joins the program for an enlightening conversation about a variety of subjects, including his thoughts on Bitcoin vs. “Shitcoins” and Universal Basic Income, as well as self-custody of your crypto, NFTs, Bitcoin culture on the island of Malta and more!

Apr 04, 202253:47
HODLCast Ep. 122 - Sam Auch

HODLCast Ep. 122 - Sam Auch

Sam Auch joins the program to talk some recent events in the crypto regulatory space that could affect you and your money soon! From the recent bill introduced by Elizabeth Warren that could prevent crypto companies from doing business with firms under sanctions, to the Federal Reserve's plans for its own digital currency, Sam & Sasha talk all the news you need to know!

Mar 21, 202201:13:27
HODLCast Ep. 121 - Rare Scrilla

HODLCast Ep. 121 - Rare Scrilla

Musician, producer, artist and crypto evangelist DJ J-Scrilla, AKA Rare Scrilla, joins the show to talk about Rare Pepe series of Bitcoin-based NFTs, as well as the Fake Rare Directory! Learn how a silly internet meme based on an appropriated webcomic character became the launching point for the modern NFT bonanza.

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Rare Scrilla aka DJ J-Scrilla is an artist, music producer, cryptoartist and always looking at exploring the bleeding edge with his work. He's know for creating the first collectible Audio NFT in 2016, as an OG Crypto artist and collector, and a veteran hip-hop music producer who’s been at the forefront of marrying music, Art & blockchain. He's produced music with Roc Marciano, Benny The Butcher, K-Beta, Mobb Deep, and hundreds more. Untrained at music and art, he's known to bring a certain edge and passion to his work that cannot be duplicated. Surreal, candid cartoons, still life sketches and Bitcoin - related art is what he's become known for as an artist and raw, soulful, dirty beats is what people are accustomed to hearing from his musical work. Combining his love for Bitcoin he's combining his art, animations and music into rare, tokenized pieces of work, using various Bitcoin and Ethereum platforms.

LEARN MORE:
Rare Scrilla - https://www.rarescrilla.comFake
Rare Directory - https://fakeraredirectory.com

DISCLAIMER:
All statements and opinions expressed by guests on The Hodlcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the show, its host(s), or The Hodder Law Firm.  All financial investments contain inherent risk. Nothing on this program should be construed as legal or financial advice.

Feb 28, 202201:00:40
HODLCast Ep. 120 - Amber Scott

HODLCast Ep. 120 - Amber Scott

Outlier Compliance Group's CEO Amber Scott joins the show to talk about some current crypto events in the Great White North! First, Amber & Sasha discuss some regulatory changes currently in the pipeline for Canadian cryptocurrency platforms.

Then, they talk about one of the biggest issues in Canadian current events, the "Freedom Convoy." They'll separate the facts from the myths about the Canadian government's emergency measures, how they affect both fiat and crypto donations to the protest, and why people who donate or facilitate donations might be facing some serious ramifications for supporting what the Trudeau government is calling a "blockade."

ABOUT THE GUEST:
Amber D. Scott, MBA, CIPPC, CBP, FIS, CAMS Amber Scott is the founder & CEO of Outlier Solutions Inc., aka Outlier Compliance Group. Amber is a compliance geek with a passion for technology.

After graduating from the University of Waterloo, Amber joined the compliance group at one of Canada’s largest insurers where she focused on the implementation of technology-based processes to streamline compliance.  She has since worked in in-house roles with major securities firms and banks. Somewhere along the line, she added MBA, CBP, and a few other letters after her name.   Amber joined a boutique compliance consulting firm, then larger consulting firm, before getting frustrated enough with the status quo to launch Outlier Solutions Inc. (Outlier) in 2013. Outlier specializes in anti-money laundering (AML) and privacy compliance. The company is based on one of the premises of Malcolm Gladwell's book Outliers: that to be really good at something you need a lot of practice (about 10,000 hours). Each of Outlier's team members has 10,000 hours or more of in-house (not consulting) compliance experience. Amber loves leading this team of entrepreneurial compliance badasses.

LEARN MORE:
Outlier Compliance Group -
https://outliercanada.com

DISCLAIMER:
All statements and opinions expressed by guests on The Hodlcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of the show, its host(s), or The Hodder Law Firm.  All financial investments contain inherent risk. Nothing on this program should be construed as legal or financial advice.

Feb 21, 202258:38
HODLcast Ep. 119 - Ryan Dennis

HODLcast Ep. 119 - Ryan Dennis

HODLcast Ep. 119 with special guest Ryan Dennis! We discussed NFTs, the METAVERSE, the importance of real digital OWNERSHIP, web3 infrastructure, & the new emerging online economy.

Check out Ryan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryandennislive/
Follow Ryan on twitter at @NFTsDennis

Feb 10, 202254:28