Latest News and Articles about Tornado Cash
US Court Overturns OFAC Sanctions on Tornado Cash: A Win for Crypto Privacy
Crypto Privacy Victory: US Court Overturns OFAC Sanctions on Tornado Cash – Implications for Blockchain In a landmark ruling, the US District Court for the Western District of Texas has overturned the sanctions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Tornado Cash, a protocol designed to enhance user privacy by mixing cryptocurrencies. […]
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 MoreTexas Court Overturns Tornado Cash Sanctions, TORN Soars 180%
U.S. Texas Court Revokes Sanctions on Tornado Cash Amid Legal Battle – Sanctions on Tornado Cash reversed – TORN token surges over 180% – OFAC accused Tornado Cash of laundering funds for Lazarus Group – Fifth Circuit Court rules OFAC overstepped authority – Alexey Pertsev remains in custody on money laundering charges Can privacy tools […]
Read MoreDallas University Lecturer Sues DOJ Over Crypto Mixer Prosecutions
Dallas University Lecturer Challenges DOJ in Landmark Crypto Lawsuit Michael Lewellen, a crypto security expert and lecturer at Dallas University, has taken a bold stand against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) by challenging its approach to prosecuting blockchain developers, particularly those involved with services like Tornado Cash, which mix cryptocurrencies to enhance privacy. Lewellen […]
Read MoreVitalik Buterin Donates $170K to Support Tornado Cash Legal Defense
Vitalik Buterin’s $170K Donation Boosts Tornado Cash Legal Defense In a bold move underscoring the crypto community’s stance on privacy, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has donated 50 ETH, valued at around $170,000, to support the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Alexey Pertsev. This financial lifeline not only aids their fight against […]
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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