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December 3, 2024

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U.S. Appeals Court Rules That the Department of Treasury Exceeded Its Authority in Sanctioning Tornado Cash

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that Tornado Cash’s immutable smart contracts are not the “property” of a foreign national or entity, meaning smart
contracts cannot be blocked under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and OFAC overstepped its authority in sanctioning Tornado
Cash....Read more

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