Decentralized protocols should be able to block stolen funds

How governments worldwide set rules for digital assets through legislation, agency rulemaking, licensing regimes and court fights.

Rules that force crypto businesses to identify customers and report suspicious transactions, from KYC mandates and the Travel Rule to mixer enforcement.

How blockchain protocols make collective decisions about upgrades, funding, and rules, whether through on-chain voting, off-chain social consensus, or foundation stewardship.

The defensive side of crypto, covering how exchanges, protocols and holders get hacked, exploited or scammed, and what is done to prevent it.

Adherence to applicable laws and regulations governing crypto asset issuance, trading, and custody operations.

Calls to block funds linked to the Binance theft renew the debate over decentralized protocols, crime prevention and censorship resistance.