DOJ Proceeds with Case Against Tornado Cash's Roman Storm
Despite dropping part of a charge related to operating an unlicensed money transmitter, the DOJ is planning to continue its prosecution of Storm over charges related to money laundering.
The DOJ will proceed with 
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm's trial, focusing on unlicensed money transmitting charges while dropping part of one claim.
What’s the Scoop?
- Partial Charge Dropped: The DOJ has decided to drop part of one charge against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm.
- Unlicensed Money Transmitting: The government still plans to pursue charges related to operating an unlicensed money transmitting business.
- Crypto Community Reactions: Some crypto advocates have criticized the DOJ's decision, stating that it undermines innovation and technological neutrality.
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