The final status conference for the Tornado Cash case was held virtually, attended by Judge Katherine Polk Failla and Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm among others. Storm is facing three conspiracy charges including money laundering and unlicensed money transmitting. Key topics included the trial venue, influence over media reporting, and admissibility of evidence from a co-founder's phone. The trial commences on Monday at 9:30 AM EST with jury selection, aiming to conclude within three weeks, with a focus on Storm's business activities rather than technical aspects of Tornado Cash.
Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm is facing three charges: conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business, and conspiracy to commit sanctions violations.
The trial for the Tornado Cash case starts Monday morning at 9:30 AM EST, beginning with jury selection, with a goal to conclude within three weeks.
Judge Failla emphasized the importance of focusing on how Storm operated a for-profit business, rather than the technicalities of Tornado Cash's crypto mixing software.
The hearing discussed key topics such as the venue for the trial, Storm's influence over media coverage, and the admissibility of evidence from Pertsev's phone.
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