Tornado Cash
Degen Chain Racks up Millions in Volumes; Latest in Custodia Bank's Legal Battle Against the Fed
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as meme coins flourish on Degen Chain, a new layer-3 blockchain built on top of Base. Plus, Roman Storm's legal team filed a motion to dismiss the criminal indictment against the Tornado Cash developer. And, a federal judge has rejected Custodia Bank's argument that it is entitled to a Federal Reserve master account.
Bitcoin's Volatility Continues; Japan Wants New Web3 Rules
"CoinDesk Daily" host Amitoj Singh breaks down the biggest crypto headlines impacting the industry today, including a closer look at bitcoin's (BTC) latest price action after spot bitcoin ETF approvals in the U.S. earlier this month. Some Japanese congressmen want to carve out policies for Web3, according to CoinDesk Japan. And, two Tornado Cash developers have raised over $350,000 for their legal defense fund.
What's Next for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm?
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm pleaded not guilty back in September to charges of conspiring to operate a money transmitter or facilitate money laundering and sanctions evasion. CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down what's likely next for Storm, as he is set to go on trial in September 2024.
Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm Will Go to Trial in 2024
CoinDesk managing editor for global policy and regulation Nikhilesh De shares an update on legal developments for Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, after he pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiring to operate a money transmitter or facilitate money laundering and sanctions evasion. Prosecutors allege that he helped bad actors launder over $1 billion in stolen crypto through their work building Tornado Cash.
Tornado Cash Trading Volumes Plunged After U.S. Sanctions: TRM Labs
Overall usage of crypto mixer Tornado Cash dropped 90% following U.S. sanctions, a new report from blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs shows. The U.S. Department of Justice has alleged the service was used to launder more than $1 billion in illicit funds, including by North Korean hacker group Lazarus. Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Could This Vitalik-Backed Protocol Bring Privacy to a Regulated Crypto World?
A new paper from Ethereum’s co-founder and four co-authors including Illum proposes a solution to Tornado Cash’s inability to separate the activity of bad actors from good ones.
Tornado Cash Devs Facing 'Scary Set of Allegations': Legal Exec
The crypto industry is grappling with Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov being charged with money laundering and sanctions violations. FalconX deputy general counsel Purvi Maniar says "it's very disappointing to see allegations that the benefits of the technology are being used in a negative way to violate U.S. law."
Tornado Cash Indictment 'Very Disappointing' for Crypto Industry: Legal Exec
Tornado Cash developers Roman Storm and Roman Semenov were charged with money laundering and sanctions violations earlier this week. FalconX deputy general counsel Purvi Maniar shares her reaction, explaining why it's "very disappointing to see allegations that the benefits of the technology are being used in a negative way to violate U.S. law." Plus, insights into FTX's bankruptcy case and the future of crypto regulation.
How Charges Against Tornado Cash Developers Could Alter Future of DeFi
The Department of Justice alleged that two Tornado Cash developers, Roman Storm and Roman Semenov, have laundered "more than $1 billion" with the crypto privacy mixer, including "hundreds of millions" for North Korea's Lazarus Group. "The Hash" panel discusses the indictment and what it could mean for the future of decentralized finance.
