Dutch Court Convicts Tornado Cash Founder of Money Laundering Charges

Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 13:43

A Dutch court convicts Alexey Pertsev, the creator of Tornado Cash, for money laundering linked to over $1 billion. The case raises concerns on decentralized finance regulations and the challenges in preventing illicit activities within the cryptocurrency space. This verdict sets a significant precedent for global DeFi platforms and highlights the ongoing battle between privacy rights and regulatory enforcement.

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Dutch Court Convicts Tornado Cash Founder

On Tuesday, a Dutch court convicted Pertsev of money laundering with Tornado Cash, resulting in a 64-month prison sentence. Prosecutors claim the platform was exploited by criminals, including the North Korean hacker group Lazarus, for illegal activities.

Implications for DeFi Regulation

The ruling could redefine regulations for DeFi platforms globally and impact the anonymity services they offer. With Pertsev facing legal issues and associates also under scrutiny, the case triggers concerns about the potential misuse of privacy-focused tools in the crypto space.

The war is not over. Privacy is a human right, Pablito, Head of Security Research in Blockfence, emphasized.

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