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Highly doubtful. Code is free speech, and the ability to run whatever software one wishes is the expression of that free speech. Where they do have the power i
by rfd4sgmk8u 6y ago
Highly doubtful. Code is free speech, and the ability to run whatever software one wishes is the expression of that free speech.
Where they do have the power is regulations regarding (legacy) financial industry. Given the interest in magic internet money from institutional investors and wall street, I think the moment where it would be acceptable to block fiat->cryptocurrency transactions has passed, and would now offer a systemic problem for big finance today.
- jcranmer 6y ago> Highly doubtful. Code is free speech, and the ability to run whatever software one wishes is the expression of that free speech. Yeah, that's not how the law works. There are regulations about what software you can run with software-defined radios, since the FCC regulates radio emissions and SDR allows you to potentially violate those regulations. Free speech is not going to be a defense here that will win you victory in the courts.
- naravara 6y agoI don't think this interpretation is supported by any caselaw or jurisprudence but I'm open to reading it if you have it.