Tag: OFAC
Crypto Groups Challenge Sanctions on Tornado Cash in Court
Blockchain Association and DeFi Education Fund challenge US sanctions on Tornado Cash, raising crucial legal questions about user privacy.
Legal Tug-of-War: Tornado Cash Sanctions Challenge by Crypto Advocates
Crypto groups fight U.S. Treasury’s Tornado Cash sanctions in court, raising concerns over privacy and regulatory overreach.
Tornado Cash Legal Battle: Coinbase-Backed Plaintiffs Challenge U.S. Sanctions
A renewed legal challenge from Coinbase-backed plaintiffs in Texas seeks to overturn the U.S. Treasury’s sanctions against Tornado Cash.
Tornado Cash Takes Action: Blocked Wallets and Regulatory Compliance Efforts
Tornado Cash partners with Chainalysis to block sanctioned wallet addresses while navigating the complex landscape of crypto compliance and privacy.
Bittrex Settles with US Treasury Over Sanctions Violations for $24 Million
Bittrex agrees to a $24 million settlement with the US Treasury for failing to prevent sanctioned individuals from conducting crypto transactions.
Treasury Sanctions OTC Crypto Traders for Ties to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Treasury sanctions OTC crypto traders linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, highlighting significant financial crime and international law implications.
The Resilience of Tornado Cash: How Sanctions Failed to Eliminate Its Use
Discover how Tornado Cash continues to operate despite heavy sanctions, revealing the challenges of regulating decentralized platforms.
Ethereum Reacts to Censorship Claims: Analyzing the Resilience Post-Merge
Ethereum advocates defend against censorship claims post-Merge, highlighting network integrity and developer initiatives to enhance resilience.
Decentralization vs Censorship in Crypto Compliance: The Ethereum Dilemma
Explore the debate between decentralization and censorship in crypto compliance amidst Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake and recent Tornado Cash sanctions.
US Treasury Intensifies Crypto Crackdown on Russian Sanctions Evasion
The US Treasury has intensified efforts to combat Russian sanctions evasion linked to crypto transactions, freezing over $58 billion in assets.