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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.
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May 15, 2025 • 1 min read

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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