Tornado Cash

Mixerdämmerung: Samourai Wallet arrests herald twilight of the ‘crypto bros’
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26 April, 2024

Mixerdämmerung: Samourai Wallet arrests herald twilight of the ‘crypto bros’

The Samourai Wallet founders were charged over conspiracy to commit money laundering and operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business.
US Treasury Deputy says department seeks more authority to fight digital asset crime
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1 December, 2023

US Treasury Deputy says department seeks more authority to fight digital asset crime

As the U.S. untangles digital asset scandals and brings 'crypto' crooks to justice, the Treasury Department is looking to enhance...
Tornado Cash founders charged in $1 billion money laundering scheme, including for North Korea
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29 August, 2023

Tornado Cash founders charged in $1 billion money laundering scheme, including for North Korea

The two co-founders of the Ethereum-based mixer Tornado Cash were charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with money laundering...
Vitalik Buterin says BTC’s ‘really weird politics’ holding back adoption
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10 July, 2023

Vitalik Buterin says BTC’s ‘really weird politics’ holding back adoption

Vitalik Buterin said in a Twitter Space with Eric Wall and Udi Wertheimer that BTC has effectively merged its technical...
Tornado Cash users argue DAOs not capable of being subject to sanctions
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29 May, 2023

Tornado Cash users argue DAOs not capable of being subject to sanctions

Plaintiffs claimed that the description of Tornado Cash was inconsistent and that the sanctioned "property" slammed by the OFAC amounts...
Tornado Cash coin mixer’s governance lets its guard down, loses control
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23 May, 2023

Tornado Cash coin mixer’s governance lets its guard down, loses control

An unidentified attacker has assumed control of the Tornado Cash DAO governance after tricking users into approving a proposal that...