Crypto 'control' takes center stage at Roman Storm trial
Main Idea
The trial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm focuses on the issue of control over the cryptocurrency mixer, with prosecutors and defense attorneys presenting their arguments and witnesses.
Key Points
1. US prosecutors in the criminal case against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm are presenting testimony regarding control over the mixer.
2. Storm’s attorneys challenged testimony from a victim of a hack involving Tornado Cash, suggesting they may move to exclude it.
3. The defense plans to call 'two or three doctors' and possibly a Chainalysis expert witness to testify.
4. The trial highlights discussions around Tornado Cash's behavior in response to sanctions and the ability to control the mixer.
Description
With the trial of the Tornado Cash co-founder ending its eighth day, a witness testified Roman Storm had control over some of the funds connected to the mixing service.
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