Amanda Tuminelli, DeFi Education Fund's legal chief, criticized the Department of Justice's arguments against Tornado Cash and developer Roman Storm as showing a lack of respect for privacy and containing inaccurate statements. Tuminelli pointed out that the DOJ's response included misleading information about Storm's motion, indicating a lack of understanding of smart contract protocols. The DOJ's interpretation of money transmitting laws could have significant implications for crypto and internet freedom, potentially affecting how financial transactions are broadcasted. Financial writer John Paul Koning suggested that the case against Storm could become the main crypto court case, focusing on liability for smart contracts and interfaces. Legal expert Gabriel Shapiro noted that the case would likely hinge on the involvement of relayers and the Tornado Cash (TORN) token, as it pertains to money transmission laws. The trial for Storm is scheduled for September, while Roman Semenov remains at large.
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