Feds Reject Tornado Cash Developer's Bid to Overturn Conviction
Federal prosecutors have filed to reject Roman Storm's bid to overturn his conviction in the Tornado Cash case, with former SEC Chair Jay Clayton now leading the prosecution's efforts. The filing asks courts to maintain Storm's sentence and argues that the conviction and any continued detention are warranted based on the underlying findings of illicit use and sanctions violations tied to the mixer.
The move underscores continued aggressive enforcement against crypto privacy tools and raises fresh questions about developer liability and free‑software protections. A sustained prosecution led by a high‑profile figure like Clayton could set or reinforce legal precedents affecting open‑source privacy projects and token ecosystems tied to those projects, while keeping market and compliance pressures elevated for platforms and users associated with Tornado Cash.