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Samourai Wallet Prosecutors Say Delayed FinCEN Disclosure Wasn’t a Brady Violation

At most, the late disclosure impacts one of the two charges against Samourai Wallet’s co-founders, prosecutors said in their Friday letter to the judge.

May 9, 2025, 4:32 p.m.
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What to know:

  • Prosecutors in the Samourai Wallet case have denied accusations that they suppressed critical evidence in the case, asking the judge to deny the defense's request for a hearing to discuss alleged Brady violations.
  • The defense's request that prosecutors drop the case in light of the Blanche Memo is still outstanding.

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Financial technology and crypto firms are increasingly applying for state or national bank charters, despite the community’s historical resistance to centralized banking.

What to know:

  • Fintech and crypto firms are increasingly applying for bank charters, anticipating a more favorable regulatory landscape.
  • Becoming a bank allows firms to accept deposits and lower borrowing costs but brings stricter oversight.
  • Regulatory bodies have historically approved few new bank charters, though recent signals suggest a more streamlined process.