Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, filed a motion on September 30 in court seeking acquittal from unlicensed money transmission charges.
If successful, Storm's motion could influence future legal interpretations of privacy protocols, like Tornado Cash, within decentralized finance, affecting industry regulation and developer practices.
Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, seeks an acquittal for unlicensed money transmission. His motion claims insufficient proof of intent to facilitate illegal activity by US authorities.
Roman Storm has a history as a privacy advocate and smart contract developer. His legal team emphasizes his lack of involvement with any criminal intention.
Legal Precedents for Privacy Tech at Stake
So far, no direct financial market reactions have been observed. Ethereum Foundation and major platforms maintain their positions on Tornado Cash and its assets.
Legal and regulatory outcomes may set precedents for privacy technologies. Roman Storm's case highlights challenges in defining a protocol founder's role under U.S. law.
Regulatory History: From Helix to Tornado Cash
This case follows previous events, such as Larry Harmon's legal issues with Helix mixer. Decentralized protocols have faced regulatory challenges in similar contexts.
Experts on Kanalcoin indicate that Roman Storm's acquittal motion might impact how regulators view privacy‑focused projects, influencing future decentralized finance developments.
Brian Klein, Lawyer for Roman Storm, "We are grateful the jury did not convict Roman for violating sanctions or laundering money. There are serious legal issues with the sole remaining count involving unlicensed money transmission. We will not stop fighting for Roman and expect him to be fully vindicated."
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