Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, continues to support Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, facing possible retrial on two felony charges. Buterin emphasized the importance of privacy from public and government scrutiny, endorsing Storm’s software for privacy-focused transactions. Storm was found guilty of running an unlicensed money transmitter business, with a jury deadlocked on other charges.
US prosecutors are considering retrying Storm on the remaining felony charges. Storm, who maintains his innocence, received support from the crypto industry, claiming that “writing code is not a crime.” Advocacy groups urged President Trump to intervene, requesting the dismissal of all charges against Storm. However, Trump has not publicly commented on the case or hinted at a potential pardon.
Storm’s lawyers and prosecutors are scheduled to discuss the case in court on January 22. The situation underscores the delicate balance between privacy and AML laws in the crypto industry, with projects facing tough decisions. Cointelegraph remains committed to providing accurate, independent journalism and encourages readers to verify information independently.
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