Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm Found Guilty in Partial Verdict

Roman Storm Found Guilty in Tornado Cash Case

A federal jury has found Roman Storm, co-founder of crypto mixing platform Tornado Cash, guilty of operating an unlicensed money transmission business.

Jury Deadlocks on Money Laundering Charges

Jurors couldn’t agree on charges related to money laundering and sanctions violations tied to the North Korean Lazarus Group, leading to a partial verdict.

Storm’s Crypto Platform Linked to $1B in Illicit Funds

Authorities argue Storm enabled laundering of over $1B via Tornado Cash, making millions himself while allegedly turning a blind eye to criminal use.

What’s Next for Roman Storm?

Despite pleading not guilty to all charges, Storm could face a lengthy sentence. A retrial may follow depending on the prosecution’s decision.