Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Zach, Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy Institute, as he breaks down the complex legal landscape shaping Bitcoin's future. From privacy tools to ETFs, discover how the courts might determine crypto's destiny.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The evolution from "dark web money" to mainstream asset
• Why courts matter more than Congress for Bitcoin's future
• The dangerous precedent of criminalizing privacy tools
• Inside look at crypto policy making
• Plus: Which Bitcoin platforms actually get it right!

Key timestamps:00:00:53 - Bitcoin hitting $100K: The psychological milestone00:03:02 - Zach's journey from traditional law to crypto (2013-2024)00:05:19 - Educating policymakers on Bitcoin00:07:23 - Building a crypto-native law firm00:12:11 - How government crypto policy actually works00:15:29 - The critical battle over privacy tools00:20:52 - Why we can't mandate "crypto judges"00:24:15 - Bitcoin maximalism defined00:28:12 - Institution adoption vs. cypherpunk values00:32:15 - Top Bitcoin platforms and projects00:34:08 - Final thoughts on Bitcoin's future

Whether you're a Bitcoin builder, policymaker, or just curious about crypto's legal future, this episode offers crucial insights into the regulatory challenges and opportunities ahead.