March 17, 2026

Tornado cash

Voltage Finance exploiter moves $182K in ETH to Tornado Cash

In a notable development, the exploiter behind Voltage Finance has transferred $182,000 worth of Ethereum to the privacy-focused platform Tornado Cash. This move raises concerns about the implications for decentralized finance and the ongoing challenges of blockchain security.

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DOJ counters Tornado Cash developer’s motion to dismiss, citing national security concerns

DOJ counters Tornado Cash developer’s motion to dismiss, citing national security concerns

**DOJ Strikes Back: Tornado Cash Developer’s Dismissal Plea Shot Down**

The Justice Department has unleashed a fiery response to Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev’s attempt to dodge charges. The DOJ claims Pertsev’s arguments are a feeble attempt to escape accountability for his role in laundering a staggering $7 billion in crypto.

Not only that, the DOJ alleges that Pertsev’s actions have compromised national security by aiding North Korean hackers and other nefarious actors. The government is determined to deny Pertsev’s dismissal request and bring him to justice

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Tornado Cash Devs Are Caught in a U.S. Dragnet

Tornado Cash Devs Are Caught in a U.S. Dragnet

U.S. authorities have recently cast their sights on the development team behind the privacy-focused decentralized finance protocol “Tornado Cash.” The developers face allegations of operating an unregistered money services business.

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