DOJ Will Still Pursue Roman Storm Case Despite Blanche Memo, Prosecutors Say
- The U.S. Department of Justice charged Roman Storm, Tornado Cash co-founder, on May 16, 2025, for alleged money laundering in Manhattan court.
- The charges follow the DOJ's renewed focus on prosecuting criminal use of crypto, despite an April 7 memo advising caution on unclear regulations.
- The DOJ dropped part of one charge related to unlicensed money transmitting but will proceed with conspiracy and sanctions law violation allegations.
- The July 14, 2025 trial will test issues around privacy tech and open-source code, as Storm claims First Amendment protection for coding his mixer.
- The case may affect broader Ethereum and privacy-focused crypto use, prompting market caution and lively debate on developer liability and regulation.
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DOJ Will Still Pursue Roman Storm Case Despite Blanche Memo, Prosecutors Say
The U.S. Department of Justice will drop part of one count of its case against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm due to a recent policy memo, the agency said Thursday.The DOJ will not go to trial on a charge alleging Storm failed to comply with money transmitter business registration rules, but still plans to go to trial in July over allegations he knowingly transmitted funds tied to crimes, conspired to commit money laundering and conspired to…
U.S. Justice Department is Advancing Its Case Against Tornado Cash Co-founder and 12 Defendants
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is advancing its case against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, charging him with conspiracy to commit money laundering, sanctions evasion, and operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. While some charges related to unlicensed money transfers have been partially trimmed, the core allegations remain, and Storm is set to face trial. […] The post U.S. Justice Department is Advancing Its Case Agains…


DOJ moves forward with trial for Tornado Cash's Roman Storm
This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. The Department of Justice will continue its case against Tornado Cash’s Roman Storm. Previously, the DoJ said it was going to reconsider, after an internal memo from Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said that the department would “stop participating in regulation by prosecution in this space.” There was a slight change in the case, per the letter, which will dro…
Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm to Face Trial in July Over Money Laundering Charges
Roman Storm will face trial in July for laundering billions through Tornado Cash and violating US laws. Prosecutors dropped one charge but will continue with key allegations tied to money laundering and sanctions. The crypto community says Tornado Cash is a tool and should not be treated as a criminal service. Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, will go on trial starting July 14 in New York. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the date…
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