The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently made a significant ruling in the case of Van Loon et al. v. Department of the Treasury, which examined the legality of the U.S. Treasury Department’s classification of Tornado Cash as a Specially Designated National (SDN) under sanctions law. This ruling represents an important […]
As the cryptocurrency market matures, regulators are increasingly targeting individuals and firms involved in market-making activities. Market makers, who provide liquidity by constantly buying and selling assets, play a crucial role in the financial ecosystem, helping stabilize prices and improve trading efficiency. However, recent enforcement actions and arrests have highlighted the potential risks associated with […]
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The recent arrests of key players in the cryptocurrency market have sent shockwaves across the digital asset industry, raising questions about the future of decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Unlike centralized exchanges (CEXs), DEXs operate without an intermediary, allowing users to trade directly with one another through automated processes on a blockchain. While DEXs are celebrated for […]
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Victory for Decentralization: Fifth Circuit Rules OFAC Exceeded Authority in Tornado Cash Sanctions
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently made a significant ruling in the case of Van Loon et al. v. Department of the Treasury, which examined the legality of the U.S. Treasury Department’s classification of Tornado Cash as a Specially Designated National (SDN) under sanctions law. This ruling represents an important […]
Legal Risks for Market Makers: A New Era of Compliance in Crypto
As the cryptocurrency market matures, regulators are increasingly targeting individuals and firms involved in market-making activities. Market makers, who provide liquidity by constantly buying and selling assets, play a crucial role in the financial ecosystem, helping stabilize prices and improve trading efficiency. However, recent enforcement actions and arrests have highlighted the potential risks associated with […]
Crypto Market Arrests: What They Mean for Decentralized Exchanges
The recent arrests of key players in the cryptocurrency market have sent shockwaves across the digital asset industry, raising questions about the future of decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Unlike centralized exchanges (CEXs), DEXs operate without an intermediary, allowing users to trade directly with one another through automated processes on a blockchain. While DEXs are celebrated for […]