Blowing in the Wind: The Tornado Cash Designation, Mixers, and Federal Litigation | EMBARGOED! Ep. 66

On this episode of EMBARGOED!, host Tim O'Toole and guest Leah Moushey (Counsel, Miller & Chevalier) return to the subject of cryptocurrency mixers, specifically in the context of Tornado Cash and recent agency guidance.  Their discussion looks at the recent federal ruling in a challenge to its designation brought by Tornado Cash and the subject of cryptocurrency and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designations generally.

Roadmap:

• Introduction
• Tornado Cash
  • OFAC Designation
  • Storm and Semenov charged with conspiracy to commit sanctions violations
• FinCEN proposes new regulation to enhance transparency in convertible virtual currency mixing and combat terrorist financing
• Hamas virtual currency fundraising and sanctions

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Thanks to Leah Moushey for joining us: https://www.millerchevalier.com/professional/leah-moushey 

Questions? Contact us at podcasts@milchev.com.

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