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VisitDutch Court Verdict on $2.3B Tornado Cash Case Under Sanctions
May 13, 2024, 04:25 PM
A Dutch court is set to decide the fate of Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of Tornado Cash, on allegations of facilitating $2.3 billion in cryptocurrency money laundering despite facing sanctions. This case is pivotal as it could significantly impact the future of cryptocurrency privacy and the accountability of developers in decentralized systems. The outcome is anticipated to set a precedent in how open-source, decentralized platforms are regulated and the extent to which developers can be held liable for misuse by others. The US government's argument suggests a high standard for developers, implying that the inability to prevent misuse could lead to liability.
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