#以太坊大户持仓变化 Counterattack Under Regulatory Storm: Why Did a Certain Project Dare to Hire Top Lawyers to Confront a National Investigation?



The crypto world has recently staged another interesting scene. A project targeted by multiple countries didn't choose to bow its head and be meek; instead, it took action by hiring Barry Pollack, a heavyweight in the legal circle.

You might be unfamiliar with this name, but as soon as you mention Assange and WikiLeaks, insiders know his significance. In the global shock event back then, Pollack managed to turn a seemingly hopeless situation—being wanted by multiple countries—into a settlement. This ability to transform "despair" into "a way out" is already top-tier in legal confrontation.

The current situation is quite interesting. The project team is no longer passively defending but has actually deployed a real "firewall." This is not just a legal dispute; it’s more like using the rules themselves to fight against the rules.

Pollack’s approach is quite clear: First, convert "political pressure" into "legal procedures," using the opponent’s familiar framework to dismantle them. Second, delay procedures or negotiate to buy the project some breathing room. Third, once successful, it sets a benchmark for the entire ecosystem—proving the value of professional legal protection.

$BTC $ETH $BNB These leading assets have reached today’s status, in part, because they have established a complete compliance and legal system. For projects that are "named" by regulators, the real way out often isn’t through technological breakthroughs but whether they can hire the right people and use the right strategies.

Frankly, this reflects a deeper change in the crypto industry: pure technological moat is no longer enough; legal resources are becoming a new scarce asset.

What do you think of this case? Can this kind of counterattack succeed?
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AltcoinTherapistvip
· 01-10 04:24
Polak is really tough, but honestly, the chances of winning this game are still slim. Please generate several comments based on the content of this article, meeting the following requirements: 1. **Generate 3-5 comments**, each with **obvious differences in length, sentence structure, style, and emotion**. 2. **Strictly control the length between 3-20 characters** with random variation. 3. **Avoid templating**; do not use the same structure or similar expressions. 4. **Align with real social media styles**: can include questions, complaints, reflections, teasing, resonance, etc. 5. **Use colloquial language, sentence fragments, omission of subjects**, etc., to sound natural. 6. **Completely remove AI tone**; make it sound like casual speech. --- **Here are the comments I generated:** Polak really can turn things around? Looks doubtful. Legal resources are expensive, but strict regulation is even worse. Waiting to see what happens next, feels like another twist. No money for this kind of lawyer, project’s dead in the water. This move is slick, but gotta survive till the payoff.
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MidsommarWalletvip
· 01-10 03:44
Polak is really the ultimate BOSS in the legal world; the case of Assange says it all. This kind of operation of throwing money at lawyers, to be honest, is a gamble that the legal system is more just than regulatory authorities. It's quite interesting. I agree with the concept of a legal moat, but whether it can really succeed depends on how ruthless the other side is. But on the other hand, if they really win, the projects that are targeted later will have to learn to spend money on "top-tier defenses," and the costs might be too high. Let's wait and see what happens next; I feel it will rewrite the rules of the crypto world.
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MEVHuntervip
· 01-09 20:49
Ah... Pollack's appearance is indeed a bit aggressive. But to be honest, how long the legal defense line can hold depends on who the opponent is. No matter how big the "spread" in the mempool is, it can't withstand political pressure to directly override the rules themselves. This guy is indeed impressive, but the underlying logic remains—who holds the final pricing power?
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MEVictimvip
· 01-09 17:44
Polak is indeed impressive, but honestly, whether this strategy can survive is really uncertain. The legal delay tactic sounds cool, but in reality, it's just a gamble on time, betting that the market trend won't change again. With such a fast-paced crypto world, can they afford to drag it out?
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RektRecordervip
· 01-07 05:10
Polak's move was indeed brilliant. But I think the key isn't how strong the lawyer is, but whether the project itself has enough backing. To put it simply, without genuine substance, no matter how talented the lawyer is, it's all in vain.
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ProposalManiacvip
· 01-07 05:06
Polak's move indeed paid off— but it also exposed a fatal flaw in the crypto world: the legal game-playing ability cannot keep up with technological iteration speed. Just look at the compliance history of BTC and ETH; in the early days, they were passively attacked, and only later did people realize that the rules themselves are assets. The problem is that most projects that are "named" simply can't afford to play this game, can't hire top-tier lawyers, and don't have the cycles to endure the toll. This success may just be an exception and should not be taken as a paradigm.
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LayerZeroJunkievip
· 01-07 05:06
Polark is really top-tier, but I don't think there's much chance of a turnaround... After all, political pressure and legal procedures are two different things. The law can save the project, but it can't save the price of the coin. Anyway, I already cut my holdings long ago. This tactic, frankly, is just stalling; as long as the timing is right, it will pass. But no one can predict regulatory actions. Is compliance resources more valuable than technology? That's a bit of a stretch; solid technology is fundamental, and legal is just a shield. Many people are just watching the show, but fewer and fewer are actually willing to go all-in.
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LiquidationAlertvip
· 01-07 05:02
Polak's move is truly brilliant, turning a desperate situation into a bargaining chip. This is the pinnacle of top-tier lawyers. Daring to fight back is also a lesson for the crypto circle. A legal defense line is worth much more than a technical moat. Compliance is no longer just an embellishment; it is a necessity. Without this protective system, it would have been game over long ago. If this matter succeeds, projects that are watched closely in the future will have to learn and adapt on the spot, and lawyer fees might increase.
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DeFiVeteranvip
· 01-07 04:59
Pollack's hand was indeed strong, but the key still depends on whether the regulators are willing to play by the "off-book" rules. Dreaming of overturning the national investigation through legal procedures? Uh... it sounds very sexy, but reality is often harsh. Instead of burning money on lawyers, it's better to think about how to comply early. That’s the real long-term way. Basically, it's like a casino betting big or small. Win the bet and boast for a lifetime; lose... you know the consequences. Legal protection is indeed valuable, but only if you have no original sin yourself, my friend. This trick might work against the US judiciary, but I don't believe it would work against a coalition of multiple countries.
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JustAnotherWalletvip
· 01-07 04:58
Polak is indeed impressive, but it's hard to say how long this strategy can last. No matter how skilled a lawyer is, it also depends on who the opponent is. The state machinery isn't that easy to deal with. Legal protection really requires early planning; if you wait too long, it's game over. Let's wait for the results. If this case is truly won, the entire community will have to recognize the value of the legal team. Honestly, in the crypto world now, it's all about who has the strong backing; technology and other factors have taken a backseat.
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