A Manhattan court order permits Arbitrum DAO and its delegates to proceed with a binding governance process to transfer $71 million in frozen Ether (ETH) linked to a reported North Korea-related exploit to Aave. Multiple outlets report that the judge modifies a restraining notice so the transfer can occur without being treated as a violation of the existing legal freeze, which follows the assets as the case progresses. CoinDesk and The Block both note that the legal move does not resolve the underlying ownership dispute: North Korean terrorism plaintiffs or “terrorism creditors” continue their efforts in court to establish their claim to the funds. CoinTelegraph similarly reports that the court allows the transfer while preserving the plaintiffs’ ability to pursue their legal interest in the same ETH. The Block adds that the order provides protection for parties who vote on the transfer from liability tied to the restraining terms. While the transfer to Aave is now cleared procedurally, the outlets agree that the ultimate fate of the funds remains contingent on ongoing litigation.