The Solana Policy Institute (SPI) has made a substantial commitment to supporting the legal appeals of developers Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev, who were convicted in the U.S. […]
Solana Policy Institute to Fund Legal Defense of Tornado Cash Developers
The Solana Policy Institute has pledged $500,000 to support the legal defense of Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev, developers of the decentralized privacy service Tornado Cash. Both developers […]
Tornado Cash Case: A Lifeline from Solana Fuels Developer Defense
Developers of the controversial Tornado Cash software, under scrutiny for potential involvement in criminal activity, are receiving unexpected support from outside their traditional ecosystem. This comes as a […]
Solana Policy Institute Donates $500,000 to Support Tornado Cash Legal Defense
In a significant development for the cryptocurrency community, the Solana Policy Institute has pledged $500,000 to support the legal defense of Roman Storm, co-founder of the controversial decentralized […]
US DOJ Stands Firm: No Retrial for Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has definitively rejected calls for a retrial of Tornado Cash co-founder, Roman Storm, after the partial conviction in New York. This decision […]
DOJ Opposes Retrial of Tornado Cash Co-Founder, Shifting Legal Stance on Code Contributions
The U.S. Department of Justice has decided not to pursue a retrial for Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, signaling a change in its approach to prosecuting open-source […]
Storm’s Retrial Delayed: Procedural Deadline Extension Impacts Case
Roman Storm’s legal team and US prosecutors have agreed to extend procedural deadlines for a potential retrial on charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and violating sanctions. […]
Free Ethereum Developer Donates $500,000 to Support Tornado Cash Co-founder’s Legal Battle
Federico Carrone, a prominent figure in the Ethereum development community, has been released from Turkish custody following allegations related to his work with privacy protocols. Carrone, who was […]
Tornado Cash Delisting Raises Regulatory Questions About Crypto Privacy Tools
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) removed Tornado Cash from its sanctions list in March 2025, but the move came amidst ongoing legal charges against […]
Sonic Blockchain Targeted: $320,000 Laundered Via Tornado Cash Mixer
A sophisticated exploit of the NumaMoney platform on Sonic blockchain has been revealed today, resulting in a $320,000 theft. The attack involved manipulating the NumaVault to liquidate victim […]
Ethereum Foundation Invests $500,000 in Tornado Cash Co-Founder’s Defense
The Ethereum Foundation is stepping up to support Roman Storm, co-founder of the controversial privacy protocol Tornado Cash, by pledging a substantial donation of $500,000. This action underscores […]
Tornado Cash Founder Roman Storm Set for Trial, Charges Centered on Money Laundering
Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, faces trial on July 14th at a Manhattan federal court. The charges are related to conspiracy to launder […]
Tornado Cash Founder Accuses DOJ of ‘Crushing’ DeFi Amid Trial
Roman Storm, the founder of Tornado Cash, is facing a legal battle against the US government over allegations of aiding North Korean hackers. Storm claims that the Department […]
Tornado Cash Developer Faces Challenges as DOJ Blocks Expert Witnesses
Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, faces significant hurdles leading up to his trial on July 14th. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is hindering his ability to […]
Ethereum Foundation Steps Up: $500K Donation Supports Storm Legal Defense
The Ethereum Foundation has committed a significant financial support of $500,000 to Roman Storm’s legal defense in the United States. This unprecedented action comes amidst charges against the […]