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Crackdown In China’s Blockchain DAO Organization With Core Members Arrested

Key members of a China's Blockchain DAO have been arrested for suspected criminal activity and this is a setback for the industry development
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Crackdown In China’s Blockchain DAO Organization With Core Members Arrested

Several key members of a Chinese decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), a well-known institution in the blockchain business, have been arrested for suspected criminal activity, representing a significant setback for the budding technology. The major charges is the issuing of tokens within the DAO as part of a membership incentive system, which could be China’s first criminal violation involving a DAO.

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China’s Blockchain DAO In Soup

This pivotal event has instigated the Mankiw Lawyer Team to undertake a comprehensive investigation, to uncover the truth and enhance regulatory compliance within the industry. While DAOs symbolize an ideal society with a free spirit, borderless collaboration, and distribution according to work for many blockchain practitioners, this case has spotlighted the overlooked legal risks, especially those involving criminal offenses.

DAOs, recognized for their decentralized operation model, allow members to participate in the decision-making process transparently without any centralized authority. However, some DAO operations involve legal and criminal dangers.

First off, their fundraising practices, which may involve the sale of community points or NFTs, may amount to crimes including fraudulent financial transactions, illegal securities issuance, and pyramid schemes. DAO tokens frequently serve many purposes, including fund-raising, voting rights, and revenue-based payouts, all of which may occasionally be considered illegal under Chinese law.

Second, there are additional legal dangers due to the decentralized, international character of DAOs. To increase their influence, some DAOs employ a head-pulling approach with tier-based rewards. Similar to pyramid schemes, which are against the law in China, these practices are similar to them.

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More Need For Regulation?

The legal dangers that DAO groups in China confront have become quite apparent as a result of this episode. It serves as a reminder to the industry of the importance of compliance and regulation to ensure the long-term development of DAOs and the larger blockchain business.

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