Tornado Cash Introduces Verification Tool to Combat Funds Taint in DeFi

Cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash has launched a new tool that enables users to verify if their deposited funds are not linked to wallets associated with past hacks. This move addresses growing regulatory pressure and aims to minimize the risk of illicit activity, particularly within the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. The tool leverages a comprehensive blacklist encompassing over 16,000 compromised addresses, as of October 2025.