Amanda Tuminelli discusses the implications of the Tornado Cash trial for developers of noncustodial crypto technology and privacy software, providing insights into the trial's charges and regulatory landscape.
In an interview, Amanda Tuminelli of the DeFi Education Fund discusses the implications of the Tornado Cash trial, focusing on the charges against co-founder Roman Storm, particularly the conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business under 18 U.S. Code § 1960. Tuminelli argues that Storm did not violate this law and highlights legislative efforts like the CLARITY Act and Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act aimed at protecting noncustodial developers. She expresses concern over the DOJ's changing stance on crypto regulation and its potential impact on innovation.