The US government's use of sanctions against Tornado Cash and the potential implications for individuals and entities interacting with sanctioned systems are explored.
The episode discusses how the shadow fleet has emerged as a way for sanctioned countries, particularly Russia, to evade sanctions imposed on them by the international community.
The podcast episodes cover various aspects of sanctions, including their use as a foreign policy tool, their effectiveness, and their unintended consequences.
The episodes explore how sanctions have been used by countries like the United States, China, and Russia to target adversaries, and how sanctioned entities have sought to evade these measures through tactics like the use of 'shadow fleets' of ships.
The episodes also discuss the impact of sanctions on global trade, supply chains, and the energy sector, as well as their implications for international cooperation and the global order.