Feds Tighten Grip on Tornado Cash as Roman Storm Trial Ignites Crypto Privacy Debate

The DOJ's crackdown on Tornado Cash just escalated—and Roman Storm is caught in the crossfire. Here's why privacy protocols are the new battleground.

Subheader: When Code Meets the Courtroom

Federal prosecutors are treating Tornado Cash like a rogue bank, not an immutable smart contract. Storm's defense? Claiming the protocol's decentralization puts it beyond human control—while regulators insist someone's always holding the keys.

Subheader: Privacy vs. Policing

Every subpoena served sets precedent: Can you arrest a mathematical formula? The feds are betting $1.2M in alleged laundered funds says yes. Crypto anarchists are shorting that verdict.

Closing jab: Meanwhile, Wall Street's still laundering billions the old-fashioned way—with spreadsheets and offshore shell companies. But sure, chase the Ethereum mixers.

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