Tornado Cash Developer Convicted of Money Laundering

Pertsev, Tornado Cash developer, found guilty of money laundering in the Netherlands, sentenced to over five years.

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Tornado Cash allegedly helped criminals, including North Korean hackers, launder $1.2 billion in stolen crypto.

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Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer, aimed to hide coin origins but was used for money laundering.

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Despite claiming autonomy, Pertsev and developers were held responsible for Tornado Cash's misuse.

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Case sparks debates on developer accountability, privacy, and combating criminal activities.

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