Leviathan News

Amanda Tuminelli is the Chief Legal Officer at the DeFi Education Fund

This episode of Leviathan News covers two significant legal cases in the crypto space, emphasizing the ongoing battle between U.S. government regulators and open source developers. Featuring Amanda Tuminelli from the DeFi Education Fund, the discussion delves into the Roman Storm case and the Uniswap Wells notice—both viewed as attempts to hinder open source development under the guise of liability and regulation. The episode explores the broader impact of these cases on software developers, particularly regarding unprecedented liability for creators when their software is used maliciously by third parties. Additionally, it touches on other related legal challenges faced by the crypto community, including extraterritorial jurisdiction issues and implications for Defi protocols like Aave. The conversation highlights the necessity of clear legal frameworks to ensure the continuing innovation and operation of decentralized finance and blockchain technology within a legally safe environment.

00:00 Welcome to Leviathan News: A Deep Dive into Legal Battles in Crypto
00:36 Introducing the Panel: Legal Experts and Crypto Advisors
01:26 The Roman Storm Case: A Landmark in Crypto Legal History
01:34 Exploring the Uniswap Wells Notice: Implications for Open Source Development
01:53 The Legal Battle Against Open Source: A Closer Look
02:45 The Tornado Cash Case: A Fight for Developer Rights and Free Speech
17:57 The Government's Stance on Crypto: A Threat to Innovation?
21:52 The Global Impact of U.S. Crypto Regulations
23:49 Beyond Crypto: The Broader Implications for Technology Creators
24:55 The Future of Financial Surveillance and Blockchain Technology
37:48 Uniswap Labs Receives Wells Notice: A New Legal Challenge
38:44 Deciphering the Uniswap Litigation: Key Legal Battles Ahead
41:07 Exploring the SEC's Potential Arguments and Uniswap's Defense
43:37 The Intricacies of Token Regulation and the Future of DeFi
47:30 Uniswap's Legal Strategy and the Broader Implications for Crypto
56:10 The Ripple Effect: Long-Term Legal Battles and Community Response
01:02:32 Navigating Offshore: The Future of Building in DeFi
01:03:50 The Avi Eisenberg Case: A Deep Dive into DeFi's Legal Challenges