Top Crypto Tweets Today: Samourai Case, Curve X Hack & More

Updates on the Samourai Wallet case sparked a wave of discussions on X/Twitter. Defense lawyers wrote a letter to Judge Richard Berman stating that the US.  

The Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecuted Samourai developers despite being informed that the app didn’t qualify as a money transmitting business and didn’t require a license to operate.

Zack Shapiro, a crypto lawyer and managing partner at Rains, shared updates on the Samourai Wallet case on his X account.

Read on for details about Samourai’s case and other trending topics on X today through the posts of crypto influencers.

 In our recap, you’ll find:

• New developments in the US vs. Samourai Wallet case (Zack Shapiro)
• Curve Finance’s comeback after its X account was hacked (Michael Egorov)
• Morgan Stanley’s latest crypto report (Troy Cross)
• Growth in Solana and Helium Mobile (MartyParty)
• Criticism of Senators Warren and Schumer (Tyler Winklevoss)

1. Zack Shapiro Shares Defense Claim Against DOJ in Samourai Case

In a recent post on X, crypto lawyer Zack Shapiro highlighted new developments in the U.S. vs. Samourai Wallet case.

In April 2024, the app’s founders, Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, were arrested. The U.S. Department of Justice charged them with money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.

According to the allegations, Samourai Wallet facilitated over $100 million in money laundering transactions from illegal dark web markets.

On May 5, 2025, Samourai’s legal team sent a letter to Judge Richard Berman,  arguing that the DOJ had been informed by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that the Samourai Wallet app would not qualify as a “Money Services Business.”

Still, the DOJ went ahead with the prosecution. Crypto lawyer Zack Shapiro wrote, “The DOJ prosecuted developers anyway, suppressing exculpatory evidence for a year.”

The defense says the DOJ disclosed this information only on April 1, 2025, in response to a court request. Now, the legal team is asking for a hearing to review the delay and discuss possible next steps.

2. Curve Finance’s X Account Restored After Hack, Says Founder Michael Egorov 

Curve Finance is officially back after its X account was hacked on May 5, 2025. Founder Michael Egorov confirmed the news on his account.

During the hack, scammers shared a fake CRV token airdrop link that prompted users to enter personal data and connect their crypto wallets. After the breach, Egorov warned users to stay cautious.

Following the initial attack, the hackers continued spreading false recovery claims and posted new phishing links. They also blocked several users who raised concerns about the scam.

Now that Curve is truly back, the team clarified that the hack was limited to X. Other Curve accounts were not affected, the website remained secure, and no users lost funds to the phishing attempt.

3. Key Points from Morgan Stanley’s Crypto Report, Shared by Troy Cross

Bitcoiner and Philosophy Professor Troy Cross shared key points from Morgan Stanley’s crypto report on May 5. The bank suggests that Bitcoin could become a global reserve asset in the future, though volatility remains a challenge.

Morgan Stanley states that Bitcoin’s 90-day volatility has decreased over time, from 250% in the past 15 years to 100%. They also say that holding 12%–17% of the total bitcoin supply would be similar to how other currencies are held in reserves.

However, the bank warns that Bitcoin’s current volatility still makes it a challenge to use as a reserve asset.

Troy Cross highlights a paradox: if Bitcoin’s volatility falls to reserve currency levels, greater adoption could drive up its price again, bringing volatility back.

4. MartyParty Highlights New Record in Helium Mobile Signups

Crypto commentator MartyParty shared an update on the rapid growth of Helium Mobile, a decentralized mobile service built on Solana. In his recent post, he pointed out that the network has now surpassed 200,000 subscribers – a new milestone for the project.

The influencer added that these numbers indicate Helium Mobile has averaged around 2,000 new subscribers per day in recent weeks.

Helium is a decentralized wireless network that supports mobile and internet connections. It relies on user-run devices called Hotspots to provide coverage and rewards them with HNT tokens.

5. Tyler Winklevoss Criticized Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer Over Their Crypto Policy 

Gemini exchange founder Tyler Winklevoss weighed in on recent congressional discussions about crypto regulation. He criticized Senate Democrats Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer for attempting to stall the stablecoin bill in the Senate.

Winklevoss warned that Democrats risk continuing to lose elections if they keep opposing crypto legislation.

The Senate is preparing to review a major stablecoin proposal, which will need support from at least seven Democratic senators to move forward.

If approved, the bill would introduce the first official US regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers – companies that create digital currencies pegged to assets like the US dollar.