🚨 Major Legal Precedent for DAOs 🚨


A New York federal court has ordered Arbitrum DAO to freeze $71M in ETH seized from the recent Kelp DAO hack.
The twist? The money isn't going back to the hack victims yet. Instead, victims of North Korean state terrorism are claiming it to settle a massive 2015 judgment against Pyongyang. ⚖️
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Lazarus Group Link: The funds are tied to North Korean hackers, making them a target for legal garnishment.
🔹 DAO as a "Partnership": The court is treating Arbitrum DAO as a liable entity, warning that Security Council members could face personal liability if they move the ETH.
🔹 Compensation Clash: Plans by Aave & Kelp DAO to refund exploit victims are now stalled by this US court order.
This case marks a major shift in how US courts interact with "decentralized" governance. Is "Code is Law" officially meeting its match in federal court?
#Arbitrum #KelpDAO #DeFi #CryptoNews #WCTCTradingKingPK
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