Ethereum Foundation Provides Financial Support to Storm in Defending Tornado Cash Charges

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has pledged a significant financial contribution to support Roman Storm, co-founder of the now-sanctioned crypto mixer Tornado Cash, ahead of his upcoming trial. The EF will provide $500,000 in support for legal expenses, with a promise to match community donations up to an additional $750,000. This commitment underscores the foundation’s belief in privacy and open-source software development rights.