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ROLLUP: Memestock Mania | ETH Spot ETF Countdown | $25M Hackers Charged | Crypto's Election Impact

May 17, 2024
01:04:54
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Topics discussed include meme stock frenzy, Ethereum ETF approval deadline, $25M crypto hack, impact of crypto on elections, legal challenges for developers, MEV bot attack, stablecoin decentralization, and playful banter among hosts.
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  • Legal complexities of developer responsibility in money laundering cases involving privacy tools like Tornado Cash
  • Impact of anti-crypto sentiment from the White House on voter preferences and upcoming elections

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Tornado Cash Developer Alexei Pertsev Sentenced to 5 Years in Jail for Money Laundering

Tornado Cash developer Alexei Pertsev was sentenced to 5 years in jail for money laundering following a court case in the Netherlands. The court ruled that Tornado Cash, a privacy tool, was a tool for criminals. This raises concerns about the implications for similar cases in the US with Roman Storm. The different legal standards between countries highlight the complexity of developer responsibility.

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