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How the Tornado Cash Lawsuit Was Won and Why It Matters - Ep. 743

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Legal Battle Over Tornado Cash Sanctions

This chapter examines the Fifth Circuit's ruling on the legality of sanctions against Tornado Cash, emphasizing that immutable code isn't property and thus not subject to OFAC's sanctions. It highlights the impact on innocent users and the necessity of privacy tools in the crypto space, while also discussing the strategic selection of diverse plaintiffs for the case. The conversation reflects on the challenges of combating governmental overreach and the broader implications for cryptocurrency regulation.

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