DOJ Opposes Dismissal of Tornado Cash Case, Prompting Worries in Crypto Community
DOJ Opposes Dismissal of Tornado Cash Case
The US Department of Justice's stance against Roman Storm's motion for dismissal, the developer of Tornado Cash, has raised worries in the crypto market.
Crypto Community Alerted at DOJ's Opposition
The DOJ had accused developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov of several charges related to creating Tornado Cash, a crypto-mixing service. The charges include conspiring to commit money laundering, operating an unlicensed money transmitter, and violating sanctions imposed by OFAC.
The DOJ's opposition to Roman Storm's motions to dismiss and suppress evidence in the Tornado Cash case is filled with technical inaccuracies, obvious disdain for privacy and emerging technology, and misapplication of the law.
Community Backlash Amid Government Escalation
Concerns arise as the US government intensifies enforcement efforts against crypto, as highlighted by the recent arrests of the co-founders of Samourai Wallet, a crypto mixer.
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