Judge Allows Testimony On ‘Feasible’ Tornado Cash Modifications
A federal judge has permitted testimony in Roman Storm's criminal trial, indicating he could have modified Tornado Cash to prevent its use for criminal activities. Judge Katherine Failla denied a defense motion to exclude this testimony from Philip Werlau, an investigator from AnChain.AI. The prosecution argues that Storm had the capability to implement features to deter illicit use but chose not to. Storm faces charges of money laundering, operating an unlicensed money transmitter, and violating US sanctions. The trial, ongoing for six days, is expected to conclude with the prosecution's case by Friday. Witnesses have included hackers and FBI agents detailing significant illicit transactions through Tornado Cash. Storm's case follows the conviction of co-founder Alexey Pertsev in the Netherlands for similar charges. The trial's duration is projected at three to four weeks.
