The Treasury Department OFAC designation of Tornado Cash sent shockwaves through the crypto industry. For the first time, the US government sanctioned not a person or entity, but autonomous smart contract code. Understanding the implications is critical for DeFi participants. What OFAC Did In August 2022, OFAC added Tornado Cash—an Ethereum mixing protocol—to the Specially…
The collapses of FTX, Celsius, Voyager, and BlockFi have thrust crypto bankruptcy into the spotlight. Understanding how bankruptcy law applies to digital assets helps creditors maximize recovery and avoid common pitfalls. Are Your Crypto Assets Property of the Estate? The central question in crypto bankruptcy is whether customer deposits belong to the debtor estate or…
Cryptocurrency compensation has become standard in the blockchain industry. From token grants to salary payments in Bitcoin, employers and employees must navigate complex legal and tax issues unique to digital asset compensation. Token Grant Structures Common token compensation arrangements include: Restricted Token Units (RTUs) – Similar to RSUs, tokens vest over time Token Options –…
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