Tornado cash

August 25, 2023

Roman Storm, Tornado Cash dev, freed on bail. Lawyer confirms.

Roman Storm, the infamous developer of the privacy-centric Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash, has been released on bail following an hours-long detainment by police. His lawyer has confirmed that bail had in fact been granted, with further court proceedings in progress.

August 24, 2023

Tornado Cash co-founders charged with money laundering, sanctions violations

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on two co-founders of decentralised finance project Tornado Cash for allegedly laundering funds and breaching international sanctions regulations. The individuals have been charged with violating U.S. and international laws.