Ethereum Foundation has made a significant donation to support the legal defense of Roman Storm, accused of money laundering and violating sanctions laws.
Ethereum Foundation Donation
Ethereum Foundation announced a donation of $500,000 for the legal defense of Roman Storm. Additionally, the foundation pledged to match up to $750,000 in community donations.
Charges Against Roman Storm
Roman Storm faces charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering and violating U.S. sanctions laws for his role in developing and operating the Tornado Cash protocol, which the U.S. government claims facilitated illicit transactions.
Community Reaction and Implications
Storm maintains that Tornado Cash was created as a tool to preserve financial privacy, and not for criminal purposes. His legal defense has become a focal point in the crypto community, viewed by many as a litmus test for the rights of open-source developers.
The support from Ethereum Foundation highlights growing concerns over legal actions targeting blockchain developers and privacy protocols.
