Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, is fighting the charges against him by the US government. His lawyers argue that the charges are flawed and should be dismissed.
“Fatally Flawed” Charges
The government accuses Storm of money laundering and violating economic sanctions. However, Storm’s lawyers say that Tornado Cash is not a money transmitting business because it doesn’t charge fees and users control their own assets.
They also argue that Storm didn’t intend to launder money or violate sanctions.
First Amendment Protection
Storm’s lawyers also argue that his involvement in Tornado Cash is protected by the First Amendment. They say that writing computer code to transmit information is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment.
Crypto Community Support
The crypto community is supporting Storm and other Tornado Cash developers. They argue that developers shouldn’t be held responsible for how their projects are used.
These cases are important for the future of blockchain technology. If the government wins, it could discourage developers from participating in the crypto ecosystem.
