Eric Tung, a corporate lawyer known for representing crypto firms, has been nominated by President Trump to be a US Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit, which covers key states including California and Nevada. Tung, who has been with the law firm Jones Day since 2019, has represented various blockchain entities, including the Blockchain Association in a notable case involving Tornado Cash users against the US Treasury. His potential confirmation has raised concerns among watchdog groups such as Accountable.US, which allege that Tung may support deregulation of digital assets, aligning with the Trump administration's crypto agenda. They argue that Tung's history includes advocating for looser regulations on stablecoins and opposing the regulation of smart contracts. Tung's role as a judge would be influential, particularly in cases that involve Silicon Valley-based cryptocurrency companies. As of now, his nomination is under Senate consideration, with no clear timeline for a vote due to ongoing discussions about digital asset regulation.

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