US DOJ Shifts Charges Against Tornado Cash Developer, Drops License-Related Claims

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has amended charges against Roman Storm, the co-founder of Tornado Cash, by dropping claims related to operating without a license. This decision comes while maintaining money laundering accusations. The change reflects the DOJ’s cautious approach towards prosecuting developers of decentralized tools unless they knowingly facilitate illicit activity. Storm continues to be at the center of scrutiny as the legal battle over crypto privacy tools progresses.