Donald Trump Taps Crypto Lawyer Eric Tung for Key Ninth Circuit Seat

Key Points

1. Eric Tung has represented clients such as Tornado Cash users, BitMEX investors, and the Blockchain Association.

2. The nomination was sent to the Senate on July 15, 2025, for consideration.

3. Accountable.US criticized Tung, stating he has a history of helping cryptocurrency firms avoid government oversight.

4. Tung previously worked on a legal brief for a lawsuit against the US Treasury Department regarding sanctions on Tornado Cash.

5. If confirmed, Tung would help decide appeals involving businesses in the Ninth Circuit's jurisdiction, including those in Silicon Valley.