U.S. Prosecutors Seek October Retrial for Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm in Crypto Mixer Case

U.S. federal prosecutors have formally requested a new trial date in October for Roman Storm, the co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash. The legal proceedings highlight the ongoing regulatory crackdown on privacy-focused tools within the crypto ecosystem. The case, closely watched by the blockchain industry, centers on allegations of money laundering and sanctions violations. This development underscores the increasing legal scrutiny facing developers of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and could set a significant precedent for future regulatory actions in the Web3 space.