Latest News and Articles about Roman Storm
Ethereum Foundation Donates $500K to Tornado Cash Developer’s Legal Defense Fund
Ethereum Foundation Donates $500K to Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm’s Legal Defense The Ethereum Foundation has thrown its weight behind Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, pledging $500,000 to his legal defense fund after a controversial federal conviction that could see him imprisoned for up to five years. This high-profile case, centered on a privacy protocol […]
Read MoreRoman Storm of Tornado Cash Guilty on One Charge, Hung Jury on Others in Crypto Privacy Clash
Mixed Verdict for Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm: Guilty on One, Hung on Others in Regulatory Showdown A high-stakes legal battle in Manhattan federal court has delivered a split decision for Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency mixing service. After four grueling days of deliberation, a US jury convicted Storm of conspiracy […]
Read MoreTornado Cash Trial: Roman Storm’s Verdict Could Reshape Crypto Privacy Laws
Tornado Cash Trial Verdict Looms: Roman Storm’s Fight for Privacy or a Haven for Crime? The federal trial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm has reached its decisive phase in the Southern District of New York, with closing arguments completed and a verdict anticipated in early August 2025. Far beyond a personal legal battle, this […]
Read MoreRoman Storm Silent in Tornado Cash Trial, Faces 45 Years in Crypto Privacy Battle
Roman Storm Stays Silent in Tornado Cash Trial, Facing 45 Years Over Crypto Privacy Clash Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, has decided not to testify in his defense during a gripping federal trial in Manhattan. Charged with money laundering and sanctions violations, he faces up to 45 years in prison […]
Read MoreDOJ Targets Dragonfly Capital in Tornado Cash Trial: Crypto Privacy Under Siege
DOJ Targets Dragonfly Capital in Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm’s Trial: A Regulatory Reckoning for Crypto Privacy The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has turned up the heat in the trial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, now contemplating criminal charges against key figures at Dragonfly Capital, a major crypto venture firm that backed the […]
Read MoreJay Clayton Targets Crypto Again in Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm’s Trial
Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton Targets Crypto Again as Tornado Cash Developer Faces Trial The crypto world braces for a defining moment as Roman Storm, co-founder of the privacy-focused mixing service Tornado Cash, heads to trial in lower Manhattan. Charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering and evade U.S. sanctions, Storm’s case is led by […]
Read MoreRoman Storm’s Defense Accuses U.S. of Withholding Evidence in Tornado Cash Case
Roman Storm’s Defense Team Accuses U.S. Government Of Withholding Key Exculpatory Evidence Roman Storm, a key developer behind Tornado Cash, faces a legal battle where his defense team has accused U.S. federal prosecutors of withholding crucial evidence that could clear his name. This development comes amid a backdrop of shifting U.S. crypto regulations, raising questions […]
Read MoreDeFi Fund Urges Trump to Halt DOJ’s Case Against Tornado Cash Founder, Citing Innovation Risks
DeFi Education Fund Urges Trump to Intervene in DOJ’s Case Against Tornado Cash Co-Founder The DeFi Education Fund has made a strong call to President Trump, urging him to intervene in the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) ongoing legal battle against Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service designed to enhance transaction privacy. […]
Read MoreTornado Cash Co-Founder Fights Money Laundering Charges: A Crypto Privacy Battle
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Challenges Money-Laundering Prosecution: A Battle for Privacy in Crypto Roman Storm, co-founder of the privacy-focused protocol Tornado Cash, is facing serious charges including conspiracy to commit money laundering, operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, and sanction evasion. His case has sparked a significant debate over the balance between privacy rights and regulatory oversight […]
Read MoreEthereum Community Demands Release of Developers Amid Legal Battles
Ethereum Community Rallies for Developers Amid Legal Challenges Inspired by former President Trump’s pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, the Ethereum community is now fervently calling for the release of its own developers: Virgil Griffith, Roman Storm, and Alexey Pertsev. This movement underscores a broader fight for privacy and the rights of software developers […]
Read MoreTornado Cash Co-Founder Challenges Charges: A Defining Moment for Crypto Privacy and Regulation
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Fights Back: A Landmark Case for Crypto Privacy and Regulation In a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency world, Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, has filed a motion to dismiss criminal charges, asserting that a U.S. appeals court ruling undermines the legal foundation of the case against him. The Fifth Circuit Appeals […]
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