According to @MistTrack_io, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has lifted sanctions on 90 smart contract addresses associated with TornadoCash. This development is significant as TornadoCash has been historically utilized by malicious actors to conceal illicit funds. The updated MistTrack database reflects this change, providing traders with critical information for evaluating the risk and legality of engaging with these addresses. Such updates are crucial for market participants to ensure compliance and maintain the integrity of their trading operations.

According to Crypto Rover, the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed Tornado Cash from the Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, lifting previous sanctions. This action allows U.S. individuals to legally engage with the platform, potentially increasing its usage and liquidity. Traders may see this as an opportunity to re-evaluate Tornado Cash's role in decentralized finance (DeFi) transactions.

According to paulgrewal.eth, the Fifth Circuit has ruled that immutable smart contracts are not considered 'property' under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), leading to the conclusion that Tornado Cash must be delisted. However, the court did not order the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to 'set aside' the listing as per Section 706 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).

According to @zachxbt, Garantex, an OFAC sanctioned entity, has had its infrastructure taken down and assets seized by law enforcement from the US, Germany, and Finland. The platform was implicated in laundering hundreds of millions from ransomware and DPRK hacks, with over 22.8M USDT confiscated.