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🚨 موجة جديدة من الاختراقات في عالم الإيثيريوم!
المرة هذه، عاد هاكر Infini إلى النشاط بقوة:
اشترى 6,316 ETH مقابل DAI خلال انخفاض السعر إلى $2,109.
ثم غسّل 15,470 ETH، بقيمة $32.58 مليون، عبر Tornado Cash.
وليس هذا كل شيء، فالسجل الأسود لهذا الشخص يشمل:
سرقة $49.5 مليون من USDC من مشروع Infini Stablecoin Neobank في فبراير العام الماضي.
تبادل 3,540 ETH مقابل DAI بسعر متوسط $3,762 في أغسطس نفسه.
💡 هذا الحدث يسلط الضوء على حجم المخاطر في عالم العملات المشفرة، ويذكّرنا دائماً بضرورة الحذر والوعي الرقمي.
🔥 هل تعتقد أن الأنظمة ستتمكن يوماً من محاربة مثل هذه الاختراقات؟ شارك رأيك!
$ETH
$USDC
#CryptoNews #Ethereum #TornadoCash #CryptoHacker #BlockchainSecurity
المرة هذه، عاد هاكر Infini إلى النشاط بقوة:
اشترى 6,316 ETH مقابل DAI خلال انخفاض السعر إلى $2,109.
ثم غسّل 15,470 ETH، بقيمة $32.58 مليون، عبر Tornado Cash.
وليس هذا كل شيء، فالسجل الأسود لهذا الشخص يشمل:
سرقة $49.5 مليون من USDC من مشروع Infini Stablecoin Neobank في فبراير العام الماضي.
تبادل 3,540 ETH مقابل DAI بسعر متوسط $3,762 في أغسطس نفسه.
💡 هذا الحدث يسلط الضوء على حجم المخاطر في عالم العملات المشفرة، ويذكّرنا دائماً بضرورة الحذر والوعي الرقمي.
🔥 هل تعتقد أن الأنظمة ستتمكن يوماً من محاربة مثل هذه الاختراقات؟ شارك رأيك!
$ETH
$USDC
#CryptoNews #Ethereum #TornadoCash #CryptoHacker #BlockchainSecurity
TORNADOCASH EXPLOITER CASHES OUT BIG TIME!
Entry: 9154 $ETH 📉
Target: $19.33 Million 🚀
The hacker behind Infini just moved MASSIVE $ETH through the mixer after sanctions lifted in 2025. Privacy is clearly king for this whale. While we debate legality, they are using the tech as intended. Smooth exit. 🍿
#TornadoCash #ETH #CryptoPrivacy #DeFi
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Entry: 9154 $ETH 📉
Target: $19.33 Million 🚀
The hacker behind Infini just moved MASSIVE $ETH through the mixer after sanctions lifted in 2025. Privacy is clearly king for this whale. While we debate legality, they are using the tech as intended. Smooth exit. 🍿
#TornadoCash #ETH #CryptoPrivacy #DeFi
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TORNADO CASH EXPLOITER MAKES MASSIVE MOVE!
Entry: 9,154 $ETH 📉
Target: $19.33 million 🚀
Sanctions lifted in 2025? The Infini exploiter just used $TornadoCash for its intended purpose. Privacy over publicity! 19.33M USD worth of $ETH moved straight through the mixer. They are using the tools while we celebrate legalization. Clean exit.
#CryptoPrivacy #TornadoCash #ETH #Alpha
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Entry: 9,154 $ETH 📉
Target: $19.33 million 🚀
Sanctions lifted in 2025? The Infini exploiter just used $TornadoCash for its intended purpose. Privacy over publicity! 19.33M USD worth of $ETH moved straight through the mixer. They are using the tools while we celebrate legalization. Clean exit.
#CryptoPrivacy #TornadoCash #ETH #Alpha
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Спасибо суду за Tornado Cash, — сказал хакер‼️ Помните, как в 2025-м с Tornado Cash сняли санкции? 😈😈😈
Вот и эксплойтер Infini оценил сервис. Отправил туда 9 154 $ETH $19.33 млн— видимо, решил, что приватность важнее публичности.
Пока мы радуемся легализации миксеров, кто-то использует их по прямому назначению. Красиво ушел, ничего не скажешь! 🍿
#CryptoHumor #TornadoCash #Privacy #Infini #ETH
Вот и эксплойтер Infini оценил сервис. Отправил туда 9 154 $ETH $19.33 млн— видимо, решил, что приватность важнее публичности.
Пока мы радуемся легализации миксеров, кто-то использует их по прямому назначению. Красиво ушел, ничего не скажешь! 🍿
#CryptoHumor #TornadoCash #Privacy #Infini #ETH
Infini Exploiter bought the dip 8 hours ago, spending 13.32M $DAI to buy 6,316 $ETH at $2,109.
He then sent all 15,470 ETH ($32.6M) to #TornadoCash .
He seems very good at buying low and selling high:
👉 Feb 24, 2025: Stole 49.5M $USDC and bought 17,696 $ETH at $2,798.
👉 Jul 17, 2025: Sent 5,000 $ETH to #TornadoCash and sold 1,770 $ETH ($5.88M) at $3,322.
👉 Aug 11, 2025: Sold 1,771 $ETH ($7.44M) at $4,202.
👉 Today: Bought 6,316 $ETH ($13.32M) at $2,109.
#WhaleDeRiskETH #BTCMiningDifficultyDrop #BitcoinGoogleSearchesSurge
He then sent all 15,470 ETH ($32.6M) to #TornadoCash .
He seems very good at buying low and selling high:
👉 Feb 24, 2025: Stole 49.5M $USDC and bought 17,696 $ETH at $2,798.
👉 Jul 17, 2025: Sent 5,000 $ETH to #TornadoCash and sold 1,770 $ETH ($5.88M) at $3,322.
👉 Aug 11, 2025: Sold 1,771 $ETH ($7.44M) at $4,202.
👉 Today: Bought 6,316 $ETH ($13.32M) at $2,109.
#WhaleDeRiskETH #BTCMiningDifficultyDrop #BitcoinGoogleSearchesSurge
9154 ETH JUST VANISHED!
Entry: 19330000 🟩
Target 1: 20000000 🎯
Stop Loss: 18500000 🛑
Infini attacker moved over $19 million in ETH through Tornado Cash. Massive outflow detected. This is not a drill. The market is reacting. Prepare for volatility. Opportunity knocks for those who are ready. Act fast.
Disclaimer: Not financial advice.
#ETH #CryptoNews #TornadoCash #WhaleAlert 🚨
Entry: 19330000 🟩
Target 1: 20000000 🎯
Stop Loss: 18500000 🛑
Infini attacker moved over $19 million in ETH through Tornado Cash. Massive outflow detected. This is not a drill. The market is reacting. Prepare for volatility. Opportunity knocks for those who are ready. Act fast.
Disclaimer: Not financial advice.
#ETH #CryptoNews #TornadoCash #WhaleAlert 🚨
🚨 Global Ledger 报告：黑客洗钱进入“秒速”时代，留给受害者的反应时间几乎为零 ⏱️
Global Ledger 发布的 2025 年最新报告显示，网络犯罪分子的行动速度已达到惊人的程度。以下是每个加密投资者都必须警惕的关键数据：
⚡️ 2 秒转移资产： 在 2025 年下半年，黑客最快仅需 2 秒 就能开始转移被盗资金。这比任何公开的安全警报都要快出一倍。
📉 信息差成为杀手锏：
84.6% 的案件中，黑客在市场还没察觉到攻击发生时，就已经开始转移资金。自动化脚本的进化让传统的“人工预警”在黑客面前显得苍白无力。
🌪 Tornado Cash 回归：
制裁解除后，该混币器的使用率激增了 31% 以上。全年有超过 20.5 亿美元 的 ETH 流入，其中约 6.55 亿美元为高风险资金。
🛡️ 哪里最危险？
64% 的事故 源于智能合约漏洞。15 亿美元损失 则是由于用户签署了虚假授权（Fake Approvals）。这是造成金钱损失最大的单一原因。
总结： 在 2025 年，安全不仅仅是拥有冷钱包，更在于对每一项合约授权的极致谨慎。一旦签署了钓鱼授权，你的资产可能在几秒钟内彻底消失。
请务必保持警惕，定期检查并撤销可疑授权！ 🛡
#GlobalLedger #加密安全 #TornadoCash #黑客攻击 #2025趋势
Global Ledger 发布的 2025 年最新报告显示，网络犯罪分子的行动速度已达到惊人的程度。以下是每个加密投资者都必须警惕的关键数据：
⚡️ 2 秒转移资产： 在 2025 年下半年，黑客最快仅需 2 秒 就能开始转移被盗资金。这比任何公开的安全警报都要快出一倍。
📉 信息差成为杀手锏：
84.6% 的案件中，黑客在市场还没察觉到攻击发生时，就已经开始转移资金。自动化脚本的进化让传统的“人工预警”在黑客面前显得苍白无力。
🌪 Tornado Cash 回归：
制裁解除后，该混币器的使用率激增了 31% 以上。全年有超过 20.5 亿美元 的 ETH 流入，其中约 6.55 亿美元为高风险资金。
🛡️ 哪里最危险？
64% 的事故 源于智能合约漏洞。15 亿美元损失 则是由于用户签署了虚假授权（Fake Approvals）。这是造成金钱损失最大的单一原因。
总结： 在 2025 年，安全不仅仅是拥有冷钱包，更在于对每一项合约授权的极致谨慎。一旦签署了钓鱼授权，你的资产可能在几秒钟内彻底消失。
请务必保持警惕，定期检查并撤销可疑授权！ 🛡
#GlobalLedger #加密安全 #TornadoCash #黑客攻击 #2025趋势
THEY'RE WASHING IT. $ETH DUMP IMMINENT.
Entry: 2400 🟩
Target 1: 2350 🎯
Stop Loss: 2450 🛑
Aperture Finance attacker just moved 1242.7 ETH, worth $2.4 million, through Tornado Cash. This follows a massive $3.67 million hack on their V3/V4 contracts. The money is moving. Expect panic selling. This is your warning. Act now before it's too late. The market is about to react. Don't get caught holding the bag.
Disclaimer: Trade at your own risk.
#ETH #CryptoHack #TornadoCash #MarketCrash 🚨
Entry: 2400 🟩
Target 1: 2350 🎯
Stop Loss: 2450 🛑
Aperture Finance attacker just moved 1242.7 ETH, worth $2.4 million, through Tornado Cash. This follows a massive $3.67 million hack on their V3/V4 contracts. The money is moving. Expect panic selling. This is your warning. Act now before it's too late. The market is about to react. Don't get caught holding the bag.
Disclaimer: Trade at your own risk.
#ETH #CryptoHack #TornadoCash #MarketCrash 🚨
🚨 30-Year Prison Sentence For Crypto Mixer Founder
Roman Sterlingov, the mastermind behind the cryptocurrency mixer Bitcoin Fog, is fighting back against a hefty 30-year prison sentence after being found guilty on multiple money laundering charges.
Disputed Conviction and Sentence:
Sterlingov was convicted in March on charges that included money laundering, conspiracy, and running an unlicensed money transmitting business. Prosecutors allege he operated Bitcoin Fog from 2011 to 2021, helping to launder around $400 million in Bitcoin tied to illegal activities like drug trafficking and identity theft.
However, Sterlingov’s defense disputes the extent of his involvement, arguing that he wasn’t responsible for Bitcoin Fog's operations despite being linked to it. They also pointed out that key evidence—such as server logs, private keys, and ledgers—was never presented in court.
A Call for Fairness:
Sterlingov’s legal team argues that the proposed 20 to 30-year sentence is unjustified, especially when compared to similar cases that resulted in lighter penalties. They emphasize that the sentence should reflect his actual role, which they suggest was more about aiding and abetting rather than direct operation.
Judge Randolph Moss initially planned to sentence Sterlingov on August 21 but has decided to first consider the government’s forfeiture order, which includes 1,354 BTC still sitting untouched in a Bitcoin Fog wallet since 2012 and a possible $395 million judgment.
What do you think about this sentencing?
Drop your comment below!
#bitcoin #tornadocash #scam #cryptoscam #hacking
$BTC
Roman Sterlingov, the mastermind behind the cryptocurrency mixer Bitcoin Fog, is fighting back against a hefty 30-year prison sentence after being found guilty on multiple money laundering charges.
Disputed Conviction and Sentence:
Sterlingov was convicted in March on charges that included money laundering, conspiracy, and running an unlicensed money transmitting business. Prosecutors allege he operated Bitcoin Fog from 2011 to 2021, helping to launder around $400 million in Bitcoin tied to illegal activities like drug trafficking and identity theft.
However, Sterlingov’s defense disputes the extent of his involvement, arguing that he wasn’t responsible for Bitcoin Fog's operations despite being linked to it. They also pointed out that key evidence—such as server logs, private keys, and ledgers—was never presented in court.
A Call for Fairness:
Sterlingov’s legal team argues that the proposed 20 to 30-year sentence is unjustified, especially when compared to similar cases that resulted in lighter penalties. They emphasize that the sentence should reflect his actual role, which they suggest was more about aiding and abetting rather than direct operation.
Judge Randolph Moss initially planned to sentence Sterlingov on August 21 but has decided to first consider the government’s forfeiture order, which includes 1,354 BTC still sitting untouched in a Bitcoin Fog wallet since 2012 and a possible $395 million judgment.
What do you think about this sentencing?
Drop your comment below!
#bitcoin #tornadocash #scam #cryptoscam #hacking
$BTC
Garden Finance Hackers Move Millions to Tornado Cash
The plot thickens in the Garden Finance exploit saga! After draining millions in digital assets, the attackers have now transferred large sums to Tornado Cash, a privacy protocol often used to obscure transaction trails on Ethereum.
This move complicates ongoing on-chain investigations, as funds passing through Tornado Cash become much harder to trace a common tactic seen in recent DeFi exploits.
💡 Key Takeaways for Traders & DeFi Users:
Security Reminder: Always review project audits and on-chain activity before depositing funds.
DeFi Risks: Even established protocols can face vulnerabilities — diversification and risk management are essential.
Market Sentiment: These incidents often spark temporary FUD, but the broader market tends to recover quickly once exploits are contained.
#GardenFinance #TornadoCash #BlockchainNews
The plot thickens in the Garden Finance exploit saga! After draining millions in digital assets, the attackers have now transferred large sums to Tornado Cash, a privacy protocol often used to obscure transaction trails on Ethereum.
This move complicates ongoing on-chain investigations, as funds passing through Tornado Cash become much harder to trace a common tactic seen in recent DeFi exploits.
💡 Key Takeaways for Traders & DeFi Users:
Security Reminder: Always review project audits and on-chain activity before depositing funds.
DeFi Risks: Even established protocols can face vulnerabilities — diversification and risk management are essential.
Market Sentiment: These incidents often spark temporary FUD, but the broader market tends to recover quickly once exploits are contained.
#GardenFinance #TornadoCash #BlockchainNews
BREAKING: Tornado Cash Co Founder Roman Storm GUILTY!
This Could Change Everything for Crypto Privacy!
In a shocking turn of events, Roman Storm the mastermind behind Tornado Cash has been found guilty of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. This historic verdict is shaking the very foundation of DeFi and crypto privacy!
What does this mean for decentralized finance?
With the jury deadlocked on more serious charges, one thing is clear: the stakes for privacy coins have never been higher. Tornado Cash is the poster child for a movement, and now, the entire community is bracing for the consequences.
The crypto world is buzzing!
Will this verdict mark the end of DeFi privacy or ignite a new battle for freedom? Roman Storm’s legal fight is far from over and crypto’s future could be decided in the courtroom.
The clock is ticking! This case could define crypto’s next big chapter. Don’t miss the drama as it unfolds.
#CryptoPrivacy #TornadoCash #cryptonews #CryptoRevolution #thecryptoheadquarters
This Could Change Everything for Crypto Privacy!
In a shocking turn of events, Roman Storm the mastermind behind Tornado Cash has been found guilty of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business. This historic verdict is shaking the very foundation of DeFi and crypto privacy!
What does this mean for decentralized finance?
With the jury deadlocked on more serious charges, one thing is clear: the stakes for privacy coins have never been higher. Tornado Cash is the poster child for a movement, and now, the entire community is bracing for the consequences.
The crypto world is buzzing!
Will this verdict mark the end of DeFi privacy or ignite a new battle for freedom? Roman Storm’s legal fight is far from over and crypto’s future could be decided in the courtroom.
The clock is ticking! This case could define crypto’s next big chapter. Don’t miss the drama as it unfolds.
#CryptoPrivacy #TornadoCash #cryptonews #CryptoRevolution #thecryptoheadquarters
$LINK update 🚨
NEW: $LINK trading volume in August has reached $46.6B, the highest month of 2025 and ~25% of YTD volume.
#LINK #Vitalik #TornadoCash
NEW: $LINK trading volume in August has reached $46.6B, the highest month of 2025 and ~25% of YTD volume.
#LINK #Vitalik #TornadoCash
🚨 $ETH Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Ka Tornado Cash Developer Ke Release Par Comment! 🚨
Foresight News ke according, Ethereum ke co-founder Vitalik Buterin ne Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev ke tweet ko share kiya aur comment kiya "Milady." 😮🔥
Pertsev ne apne tweet mein announce kiya ki 7th February, 10 AM par unko Dutch court ne electronic monitoring ke saath release kar diya hai. 🕰️💻
Unhone kaha ki yeh complete freedom nahi hai, lekin jail mein na hone ki wajah se unhone relief feel kiya. 😅
Pertsev ne yeh bhi kaha ki yeh development unko appeal continue karne ka moka deta hai aur woh justice ke liye fight karte rahenge. 💪⚖️
Unhone apne supporters ka shukriya bhi ada kiya, jo unki release mein madadgar sabit huye! 🙏💖
#ETH #VitalikButerin 🔥 #TornadoCash 🚨 #CryptoJustice ⚖️ #FreedomFighter 🕊️
Foresight News ke according, Ethereum ke co-founder Vitalik Buterin ne Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev ke tweet ko share kiya aur comment kiya "Milady." 😮🔥
Pertsev ne apne tweet mein announce kiya ki 7th February, 10 AM par unko Dutch court ne electronic monitoring ke saath release kar diya hai. 🕰️💻
Unhone kaha ki yeh complete freedom nahi hai, lekin jail mein na hone ki wajah se unhone relief feel kiya. 😅
Pertsev ne yeh bhi kaha ki yeh development unko appeal continue karne ka moka deta hai aur woh justice ke liye fight karte rahenge. 💪⚖️
Unhone apne supporters ka shukriya bhi ada kiya, jo unki release mein madadgar sabit huye! 🙏💖
#ETH #VitalikButerin 🔥 #TornadoCash 🚨 #CryptoJustice ⚖️ #FreedomFighter 🕊️
U.S. Withdraws Appeal in Tornado Cash Lawsuit ⚖️
The U.S. government has withdrawn its appeal in the Tornado Cash lawsuit, marking a significant development for the crypto privacy protocol. The decision could impact ongoing debates about privacy, regulation, and decentralized finance. While details remain limited, the move suggests a potential shift in the government’s approach to crypto enforcement.
How will this affect the future of privacy-focused projects?
#TornadoCash #CryptoRegulationBattle #Privacy
The U.S. government has withdrawn its appeal in the Tornado Cash lawsuit, marking a significant development for the crypto privacy protocol. The decision could impact ongoing debates about privacy, regulation, and decentralized finance. While details remain limited, the move suggests a potential shift in the government’s approach to crypto enforcement.
How will this affect the future of privacy-focused projects?
#TornadoCash #CryptoRegulationBattle #Privacy
#InfiniHacked
🚨 Another Crypto Heist Shakes the Market! 🚨
Just when we thought the #Bybit saga was cooling down, BOOM—another shocker! This time, the target is Infini, a Hong Kong-based stablecoin digital bank, and the loot? A jaw-dropping $50 million in USDC!
According to security watchdog PeckShield, the hacker pulled off a textbook crypto heist. First, they snatched a private key, then drained $49.5 million in USDC in two batches—11.4M + 38M $USDC . What next? The stolen funds were swiftly swapped into DAI, funneled through the infamous Tornado Cash (because, of course!), converted to $ETH , and tucked away in a brand-new wallet.
The best (or worst) part? A sharp-eyed community member noticed the shady transactions and sounded the alarm on #PeckShieldAlert and the Infini’s security team traced the hacker’s tracks, the unthinkable happened—an inside job! An engineer was allegedly behind the whole scheme. PekShieldAlert also shared the swap and hack flow info in their official X account.
Now, with the hacker exposed, #Infini has filed a police report and is demanding the full amount be returned. The crypto world is watching—will justice be served, or is this just another digital Houdini act?
Let's keep our eyes on, because this story is FAR from over!
#CryptoScam #TornadoCash
🚨 Another Crypto Heist Shakes the Market! 🚨
Just when we thought the #Bybit saga was cooling down, BOOM—another shocker! This time, the target is Infini, a Hong Kong-based stablecoin digital bank, and the loot? A jaw-dropping $50 million in USDC!
According to security watchdog PeckShield, the hacker pulled off a textbook crypto heist. First, they snatched a private key, then drained $49.5 million in USDC in two batches—11.4M + 38M $USDC . What next? The stolen funds were swiftly swapped into DAI, funneled through the infamous Tornado Cash (because, of course!), converted to $ETH , and tucked away in a brand-new wallet.
The best (or worst) part? A sharp-eyed community member noticed the shady transactions and sounded the alarm on #PeckShieldAlert and the Infini’s security team traced the hacker’s tracks, the unthinkable happened—an inside job! An engineer was allegedly behind the whole scheme. PekShieldAlert also shared the swap and hack flow info in their official X account.
Now, with the hacker exposed, #Infini has filed a police report and is demanding the full amount be returned. The crypto world is watching—will justice be served, or is this just another digital Houdini act?
Let's keep our eyes on, because this story is FAR from over!
#CryptoScam #TornadoCash
Morning News Update #Web3
🪙 Vitalik Buterin donates 50 $ETH to Defend Roman Storm’s legal fund via Juice Box, supporting the Tornado Cash developer’s defense.
📊 Crypto VC funding hit $13.6B in 2024, accounting for 4.9% of total $279B investments, with projections reaching $18B in 2025 due to lower interest rates and clearer regulations.
💵 Solana stablecoins grew by $1B in December, bringing TVL to $5B, driven by $USDC at $4B and $USDT at $1B.
📈 Dollar rose 8% in 2024, marking its best year since 2015, driven by strong US economic performance and Trump’s tax and tariff policies.
⛏ Bitcoin miners earned $1.41B in December, the highest since April, with $1.37B from block rewards and $38.9M from fees.
#TornadoCash #Solana #Stablecoins
🪙 Vitalik Buterin donates 50 $ETH to Defend Roman Storm’s legal fund via Juice Box, supporting the Tornado Cash developer’s defense.
📊 Crypto VC funding hit $13.6B in 2024, accounting for 4.9% of total $279B investments, with projections reaching $18B in 2025 due to lower interest rates and clearer regulations.
💵 Solana stablecoins grew by $1B in December, bringing TVL to $5B, driven by $USDC at $4B and $USDT at $1B.
📈 Dollar rose 8% in 2024, marking its best year since 2015, driven by strong US economic performance and Trump’s tax and tariff policies.
⛏ Bitcoin miners earned $1.41B in December, the highest since April, with $1.37B from block rewards and $38.9M from fees.
#TornadoCash #Solana #Stablecoins
U.S. Treasury Argues No Need for Final Court Judgment in Tornado Cash Case
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The U.S. Treasury argues there's no need for a final court judgment in the Tornado Cash case, indicating a potential resolution in the ongoing legal proceedings.
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#TornadoCash #UStreasury #CryptoRegulation #defi
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The U.S. Treasury argues there's no need for a final court judgment in the Tornado Cash case, indicating a potential resolution in the ongoing legal proceedings.
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Ethereum Donates $500,000 to Defend Tornado Cash Developer – A Case That Could Change Everything
The crypto world is on edge. The Ethereum Foundation has stepped up to support the legal defense of Roman Storm, co-founder of the controversial Tornado Cash protocol, announcing a $500,000 contribution just days after a federal jury found Storm guilty on one count of a three-part indictment. He now faces up to five years in prison, and possibly more if prosecutors retry the other charges.
🧾 “Privacy is normal. Writing code is not a crime,” said Ethereum Foundation Executive Director Wei Wang.
Legal advocacy groups have warned that the outcome of this case could set a global precedent for open-source developers.
Charged for Writing Code? The Legal Battle Over Tornado Cash
Storm’s case stems from his role in developing Tornado Cash — a crypto mixer that enables anonymous transactions by blending users’ funds together. The U.S. Treasury claims that since 2019, the protocol has been used to launder over $7 billion, including funds allegedly moved by North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
Federal prosecutors painted Storm as someone who profited from concealing criminal activity, while his defense insists Tornado Cash was designed as a privacy tool for ordinary users, not criminals.
Are Developers Under Siege? Code at the Center of Legal Attacks
Many legal experts are raising serious concerns, warning that U.S. authorities may be overreaching by applying money laundering laws to developers who merely write open-source code and don’t control user funds.
A prominent crypto attorney called the verdict “a dark day for DeFi” and argued that Section 1960 should not apply to non-custodial protocol developers. He urged the courts to overturn what he sees as a dangerous legal misstep.
Meanwhile, Roman Storm has appealed for more support. In July, he requested an additional $1.5 million, citing rapidly escalating legal fees and a defense team working “around the clock” during the intense three-week trial.
Rising Pressure on Crypto Mixer Developers
This week, the founders of another crypto mixer — Samourai Wallet — pleaded guilty to similar charges. They now face up to five years in prison, with U.S. officials claiming the wallet was used to launder over $100 million, calling it a “haven for large-scale money laundering and sanctions evasion.”
Roman Storm’s ongoing legal saga is shaping up to be a landmark case for digital privacy, open-source development, and the future of permissionless technology.
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🧾 “Privacy is normal. Writing code is not a crime,” said Ethereum Foundation Executive Director Wei Wang.
Legal advocacy groups have warned that the outcome of this case could set a global precedent for open-source developers.
Charged for Writing Code? The Legal Battle Over Tornado Cash
Storm’s case stems from his role in developing Tornado Cash — a crypto mixer that enables anonymous transactions by blending users’ funds together. The U.S. Treasury claims that since 2019, the protocol has been used to launder over $7 billion, including funds allegedly moved by North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
Federal prosecutors painted Storm as someone who profited from concealing criminal activity, while his defense insists Tornado Cash was designed as a privacy tool for ordinary users, not criminals.
Are Developers Under Siege? Code at the Center of Legal Attacks
Many legal experts are raising serious concerns, warning that U.S. authorities may be overreaching by applying money laundering laws to developers who merely write open-source code and don’t control user funds.
A prominent crypto attorney called the verdict “a dark day for DeFi” and argued that Section 1960 should not apply to non-custodial protocol developers. He urged the courts to overturn what he sees as a dangerous legal misstep.
Meanwhile, Roman Storm has appealed for more support. In July, he requested an additional $1.5 million, citing rapidly escalating legal fees and a defense team working “around the clock” during the intense three-week trial.
Rising Pressure on Crypto Mixer Developers
This week, the founders of another crypto mixer — Samourai Wallet — pleaded guilty to similar charges. They now face up to five years in prison, with U.S. officials claiming the wallet was used to launder over $100 million, calling it a “haven for large-scale money laundering and sanctions evasion.”
Roman Storm’s ongoing legal saga is shaping up to be a landmark case for digital privacy, open-source development, and the future of permissionless technology.
#TornadoCash , #Ethereum , #ETH , #Cryptolaw , #Regulation
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Notice:
,,The information and views presented in this article are intended solely for educational purposes and should not be taken as investment advice in any situation. The content of these pages should not be regarded as financial, investment, or any other form of advice. We caution that investing in cryptocurrencies can be risky and may lead to financial losses.“
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