MIT Bitcointopia? -- Dark Wallet makes Bitcoin Laundering Easy -- Shrem pleads Not Guilty

Here's a summary of the 2014-04-30 "MIT Bitcointopia? -- Dark Wallet makes Bitcoin Laundering Easy -- Shrem pleads Not Guilty" episode of Mad Bitcoins:

1. Main Topics Discussed:

• MIT Bitcoin Economy: MIT is planning to become the first "Bitcoin Topia" by distributing Bitcoin and $100 to students.
• Dark Wallet Release: Discussion of Dark Wallet, a new tool designed to anonymize Bitcoin transactions through coin joining.
• Charlie Shrem's Legal Troubles: Charlie Shrem, former Bitcoin Foundation member, pleaded not guilty to money laundering charges related to Silk Road.
• Coin of the Week Contest: Update on the ongoing contest featuring various cryptocurrencies (Dogecoin, Peercoin, Potcoin, Bitcoin, Quark, Zetacoin).

2. Key Quotes:

• "MIT is set to become Bitcoin Topia, creating a whole new ecosystem by giving away $100 and Bitcoin to every student of MIT."
• "Dark Wallet is about to make Bitcoin money laundering easier than ever."
• "It's much like that time when the government sued Chase Manhattan Bank because someone got cash from an ATM, then gave the cash to someone else who gave it to someone else who used it to buy drugs..."

3. People Mentioned:

• Andreas (new MVP patron)
• Marnie (featured on World Crypto Network)
• Charlie Shrem

4. Bitcoin Price:

• Reported price range: $432 - $448 (CoinDesk BPI)