Welcome to the third issue of The Bitcoin Act, where every Tuesday and Sunday we track the legal and regulatory moves that actually shape Bitcoin — cutting through noise, narratives, and theater.

Now for today’s top stories:

🏛️ Trump May Pardon Samourai Wallet Founders
Trump will review Rodriguez and Hill’s case, potentially protecting Bitcoin self-custody rights and developer freedoms.

⚖️ FSOC Drops Crypto from Risk List
The Financial Stability Oversight Council no longer flags digital assets, focusing instead on economic growth.

📜 SEC Publishes Crypto Custody Guide
The SEC issues a primer on wallets, custody risks, and best practices, guiding investors in safe crypto storage.

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President Donald Trump said he’ll review the case of Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Hill, convicted for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. A pardon would protect developer freedoms and self-custody rights, aligning with Trump’s campaign promises to end the “anti-crypto crusade.” Rodriguez faces five years while Hill received four. Bitcoin Magazine

The U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) no longer flags digital assets as financial-system risks. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized sustainable economic growth over vulnerability monitoring. Stablecoins are noted for potential illicit use, but crypto’s growing sector is now largely praised, signaling Trump-era regulators’ crypto-friendly stance. Coindesk

The SEC released a guidance bulletin for investors detailing crypto custody best practices, risks, and wallet types. It covers hot vs. cold wallets, self-custody, and third-party risks like rehypothecation. The guide marks a major shift from past hostility, aiming to educate investors and reflect the legacy financial system moving on-chain. Cointelegraph

🇬🇧 UK Plans Crypto Regulation by 2027
The UK Treasury will regulate crypto like traditional finance, with FCA oversight and US cooperation to ensure clear rules.

🛢️ Gulf Investors Pour Oil Wealth into Bitcoin
Sovereign wealth funds and family offices increasingly channel oil-linked capital into Bitcoin ETFs, boosting liquidity and institutional infrastructure.

🇪🇺 EU DAC8 Creates 27-Nation Crypto Surveillance
Starting January 2026, all crypto transactions via exchanges will be automatically reported, tracking movements, balances, and capital gains.

🇷🇺 Russia to Tighten Crypto Rules by 2026
Strict regulations may ban unqualified retail investors from new crypto purchases, while giving qualified investors regulated market access.

🇬🇧 UK Crypto Ownership Drops to 8% according to FCA
Despite 91% awareness, crypto ownership fell in 2025, though remaining investors hold larger balances on centralized exchanges.

⚖️ UK Supreme Court Blocks $13B BSV Appeal
The court limits exchange liability for delisting losses, emphasizing market acceptance over speculative lawsuits.

“Software that defends the privacy of communications or transfer of value is not protected speech under the United States’ First Amendment.” — Samourai Wallet legal analysis, Bitcoin Magazine

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