Tornado Cash Case: DOJ Had Enough Evidence to Convict Roman Storm, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors from the Southern District of New York argued that sufficient evidence existed to convict Roman Storm, a developer of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash. This statement came in response to Storm's motion for acquittal following his conviction for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitter. The defense contended that the prosecution failed to provide enough evidence for a conviction on all charges, including conspiracy to commit money laundering and to violate sanctions law. In their filing, prosecutors asserted that Storm was a co-founder of Tornado Cash and that his involvement included making features that facilitated cybercriminal activities. They detailed that extensive changes to the user interface were made under his control, asserting that the majority of users accessed the service through this interface. The defense has until next week to respond to the government’s filing. This case highlights ongoing legal challenges surrounding cryptocurrency regulation and the accountability of developers within the blockchain space.

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