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Blockchain Law and Civil Asset Forfeiture “Blockchain law” refers to the emerging legal field addressing the legal, regulatory, and policy issues arising from the use of blockchain technology, digital assets (like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins), and smart contracts. Blockchain law has become an increasingly important area of practice as government agencies expand their use of seizure […]
The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm represent clients after their case is taken at the airport. After the seizure, most people are shocked to learn that federal agents can seize money this way. Our clients just want to fly with their cash for any variety of reasons including moving, planning to buy a car, helping […]
Seizure of Frozen Crypto Wallets on Circle Circle is a global financial technology company that issues USD Coin (USDC). USDC is a regulated stablecoin. Circle helps businesses manage digital currencies for payments, commerce, and other financial applications by serving as a financial platform built on cryptocurrency and public blockchains. As a centralized issuer of USDC, Circle […]
BTC-e Account Holders in the Cryptocurrency Forfeiture Case On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a sweeping civil asset forfeiture complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking to forfeit hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency and fiat funds connected to the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange. The case […]
What happens if local law enforcement agencies in Florida seize cryptocurrency from foreign nationals and overseas companies, despite not having legal authority to do so? Leslie Sammis, an attorney with Sammis Law Firm, recently resolved one such case. As a result of her efforts, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office was forced to return everything it […]
What if Florida’s Attorney General wanted to create its own cryptocurrency “strategic reserve”? It could train law enforcement officers across the state to look for scams involving cryptocurrency. Those scams include overseas fraudsters calling Florida residents to convince them to put cash into a virtual currency kiosk through fraud. Many of those scams target the […]
Problems with Cryptocurrency Tracing Are law enforcement seizing cryptocurrency assets based on probabilities instead of solid proof? At Sammis Law Firm, we focus on helping innocent owners after their cryptocurrency account is frozen or seized for forfeiture proceedings. We are experienced with forfeiture proceedings under both state and federal law. We know that a good […]
Law enforcement agencies in Florida are devoting more resources to seizing cryptocurrency accounts, particularly those belonging to foreign nationals. If they also secure an arrest warrant, they can use the fugitive disentitlement doctrine to gain an unfair advantage and take the cryptocurrency by default. Even innocent owners who are U.S. Citizens face tough obstacles when […]
Trump’s “Digital Asset Stockpile” On January 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order entitled “STRENGTHENING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN DIGITAL FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY” referencing a digital asset stockpile. Section 4(c)(ii) provides: The Working Group shall evaluate the potential creation and maintenance of a national digital asset stockpile and propose criteria for establishing such a […]
Unlawful Structuring of Currency Transactions Federal law prohibits structuring multiple cash deposits to avoid the bank’s preparation and filing with the IRS of a Currency Transaction Report. A financial institution must prepare a report when a customer makes a cash deposit of $10,000 or more. The crime for unlawful structuring of currency transactions involves violations […]
