Tornado Cash sold crypto “privacy”; the US saw “money laundering.” A jury isn’t sure what to think.
127d ago
Technology
Ars Technica

A jury is deliberating in the trial of Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixing service. The prosecution argues Tornado Cash facilitated money laundering by obscuring the origins of funds, including those stolen by North Korean hackers. Tornado Cash maintained they offered a privacy service and were not responsible for how users utilized the platform. The case hinges on whether providing a tool for privacy constitutes criminal intent when that tool is also used for illegal activities. The outcome could set a precedent for regulating decentralized technologies and the responsibilities of developers regarding user actions.