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Peter Van Valkenburgh claims that around $3 trillion was laundered through banks in 2025, questioning current narratives that focus on anti-money laundering and Bank Secrecy Act obligations applied to crypto exchanges.
He asserts that blaming crypto-related bills in Congress as the main issue is misleading, highlighting the disproportionate scrutiny compared to the traditional banking sector.
Van Valkenburgh previously pointed to a resource outlining the history of crypto and unlicensed money transmission laws, emphasizing regulatory questions for developers. He also commented when Aave disputed an SDNY order freezing Arbitrum DAO user funds linked to the rsETH exploit. Both cases highlight continuing debates over crypto regulation and enforcement actions.