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WLFI Raises Alert: Sanctioned Wallets Could Trigger Crypto Transfer Blocks

World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a crypto venture linked to Donald Trump, has issued a compliance warning stating that transactions involving sanctioned individuals, entities, or wallet addresses may be blocked or restricted to meet regulatory obligations. This follows prior scrutiny from US senators over its presale screenings and coincides with new US Treasury sanctions against Iranian crypto exchanges. WLFI asserts it employs strict AML checks, but its admission that its smart contracts hold hard-coded powers to freeze or burn funds challenges its DeFi branding. The warning underscores the tension between operating on public blockchains and complying with federal prohibitions on transactions.

bitcoinist11 saat önce

WLFI Raises Alert: Sanctioned Wallets Could Trigger Crypto Transfer Blocks

bitcoinist11 saat önce

From Theft to Re-entry: How Was $292 Million "Laundered"?

A sophisticated crypto laundering operation was executed following the $292 million hack of Kelp DAO on April 18. The attack, attributed to the North Korean Lazarus group, began with anonymous infrastructure preparation using Tornado Cash to fund wallets untraceably. The hacker exploited a vulnerability in Kelp’s cross-chain bridge, stealing 116,500 rsETH. To avoid crashing the market, the attacker used Aave and Compound as laundering tools—depositing the stolen rsETH as collateral to borrow $190 million in clean, liquid ETH. This move triggered a bank run on Aave, causing an $8 billion drop in TVL. After consolidating funds, the attacker fragmented them across hundreds of wallets to evade detection. A major breakpoint was THORChain, where over $460 million in volume—30 times its usual activity—was processed in 24 hours, converting ETH into Bitcoin. This shift to Bitcoin’s UTXO model exponentially increased tracing complexity by shattering funds into countless untraceable fragments. The final destination was Tron-based USDT, the primary channel for illicit crypto flows. From there, funds were cashed out via OTC brokers in China and Southeast Asia, using unlicensed underground banks and UnionPay networks outside Western sanctions scope. Ultimately, the laundered money supports North Korea’s weapons programs, which rely heavily on crypto hacking for foreign currency. The incident underscores structural challenges in DeFi: its openness, composability, and lack of central control make such laundering not just possible, but inherently difficult to prevent.

marsbit04/26 07:12

From Theft to Re-entry: How Was $292 Million "Laundered"?

marsbit04/26 07:12

Crypto Shockwave: Circle Sued As $280 Million Drift Hack Unravels

A class action lawsuit has been filed in a Massachusetts federal court against Circle Internet Financial, alleging the stablecoin issuer was negligent and aided in the theft of $280 million from the Drift Protocol. The plaintiffs, representing over 100 investors, argue Circle had the means to stop the stolen USDC from being moved across blockchains using its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol but failed to act. They point to Circle's prior action of freezing wallets in a separate civil case as proof it could have intervened. The April 1st hack is attributed to North Korean state-backed actors who moved the funds to Ethereum and laundered them through Tornado Cash. The case raises significant questions about the responsibility of centralized entities in the decentralized crypto ecosystem.

bitcoinist04/17 18:31

Crypto Shockwave: Circle Sued As $280 Million Drift Hack Unravels

bitcoinist04/17 18:31

US Prosecutors Reject Tornado Cash Founder’s Defense Amid Push For October Retrial

US prosecutors have rejected Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm's defense, claiming his arguments for dismissal are not applicable. They refuted his comparison to a Supreme Court case involving an internet service provider, arguing Storm intentionally implemented weak measures to counter criminal use of the crypto mixer. Prosecutors are pushing for a retrial in October 2026 on two deadlocked charges from his initial trial, where he was found guilty of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. A key hearing on Storm's motion for acquittal is scheduled for April 9.

bitcoinist04/08 09:49

US Prosecutors Reject Tornado Cash Founder’s Defense Amid Push For October Retrial

bitcoinist04/08 09:49

DOJ rejects Roman Storm defense, says Supreme Court precedent does not apply to Tornado Cash case

U.S. prosecutors have rejected Roman Storm's defense argument that a recent Supreme Court ruling (Cox Communications v. Sony Music) should dismiss criminal charges against him related to Tornado Cash. Storm’s legal team argued that providing a neutral tool with legitimate uses does not establish criminal intent, even with knowledge of potential misuse. The Department of Justice countered that the cited case concerns civil liability and is irrelevant to Storm’s criminal charges for money laundering, sanctions violations, and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The case highlights a key conflict in crypto regulation: whether developers of decentralized protocols can be held liable for how users misuse their tools. The outcome may set a significant precedent for developer liability and impact the future of DeFi and privacy-focused software.

ambcrypto04/07 15:32

DOJ rejects Roman Storm defense, says Supreme Court precedent does not apply to Tornado Cash case

ambcrypto04/07 15:32

Senator Defends CLARITY Act As Developer Protection Debate Heats Up

A crypto developer's case is driving a key regulatory debate in Washington. Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, was convicted in 2025 for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, causing concern among developers. This has fueled a public dispute between Senator Cynthia Lummis and crypto attorney Jake Chervinsky over the CLARITY Act. Chervinsky argues that Title 3 of the bill contains broad language that could classify non-custodial software developers as money transmitters, subjecting them to KYC obligations and undermining intended protections. Lummis defends recent bipartisan revisions, calling the act the "strongest protection for DeFi and developers ever enacted." However, the latest text remains unpublished, leaving the industry awaiting concrete details amid high stakes for developer liability. The bill is gaining momentum and is expected to undergo a Senate committee markup in April.

bitcoinist03/29 12:02

Senator Defends CLARITY Act As Developer Protection Debate Heats Up

bitcoinist03/29 12:02

Crypto Court Fight Not Over As Prosecutors Seek Retrial For Roman Storm

US prosecutors are seeking a retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on charges of money laundering and sanctions violations, following a hung jury on those counts in a previous trial. Although Storm was convicted of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, his defense is seeking to overturn that verdict. Prosecutors have proposed an October 2026 retrial date, while Storm’s legal team has indicated unavailability until late 2026. Storm faces up to 40 years in prison if convicted on all counts. The case has drawn criticism from crypto advocates who point to prosecutorial missteps and a recent Treasury Department report acknowledging legitimate privacy applications for crypto mixers. A ruling on Storm’s acquittal motion is expected in April.

bitcoinist03/11 10:10

Crypto Court Fight Not Over As Prosecutors Seek Retrial For Roman Storm

bitcoinist03/11 10:10

US prosecutors request new trial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm

U.S. prosecutors are seeking a retrial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm on charges of money laundering conspiracy and sanctions violations after a previous jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on those counts. Although Storm was convicted of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, the unresolved charges allow for a new trial. Prosecutors proposed a retrial as early as October, while Storm’s defense suggested availability no sooner than 2026. The case is closely watched in the crypto industry, as it could set a precedent for the legal liability of developers working on decentralized financial software and open-source protocols.

TheNewsCrypto03/10 10:50

US prosecutors request new trial for Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm

TheNewsCrypto03/10 10:50

‘Disappointing’: U.S. DoJ seeks retrial of Tornado Cash founder

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a retrial of Tornado Cash founder Roman Storm on charges of money laundering and sanctions violations, a move that has drawn strong criticism from the crypto community. Storm was previously found guilty only of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The DeFi community, including the DeFi Education Fund and Solana Policy Institute, expressed disappointment, arguing the case threatens legal protections for software developers. They point to a recent court ruling that exempted developers from liability on non-custodial platforms. Critics also accuse the DoJ of contradicting the U.S. Treasury's stance and undermining crypto innovation. Despite the negative news, Tornado Cash’s native token TORN saw a 4% price increase.

ambcrypto03/10 07:47

‘Disappointing’: U.S. DoJ seeks retrial of Tornado Cash founder

ambcrypto03/10 07:47

Uniswap Innocent, Tornado Developer Jailed: Two Verdicts from the Same Judge

In a landmark ruling, a New York federal court dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Uniswap and its founder, Hayden Adams, holding that open-source developers are not liable for fraudulent tokens traded on their decentralized protocols. The judge, Katherine Polk Failla, compared the case to holding a car manufacturer responsible for crimes committed using its vehicles. This decision is seen as a significant victory for DeFi developers. However, the same judge previously presided over the case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, who was convicted for operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. The contrasting outcomes highlight a key distinction in regulatory attitude: decentralization is tolerated, but privacy tools that enable large-scale money laundering—especially for state actors like North Korean hackers—are not. The article argues that while Uniswap isn’t legally obligated to screen for scam tokens, there is an expectation for major platforms to take proactive measures to protect users. The piece concludes that operating within existing legal frameworks—such as implementing sanctions screening—may be essential for decentralized protocols to survive.

比推03/03 13:29

Uniswap Innocent, Tornado Developer Jailed: Two Verdicts from the Same Judge

比推03/03 13:29

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