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Tornado Cash Legal Battle Finally Over as Government Drops Appeal
The long-standing legal battle involving Tornado Cash has finally come to an end. In a surprising move, the government has dropped its appeal against the cryptocurrency protocol. This decision marks the official conclusion of the legal challenge.
As per the latest information available, the US Court of Appeals has dismissed Coin Center’s appeal against the Treasury Department over Tornado Cash sanctions. Both parties agreed that the case had become moot after the Treasury lifted sanctions on the Ethereum-based mixer in March 2025. The TORN token price responded positively to this news, surging over 3% and trading volume spiking by a massive 154%.
The legal victory is significant as it reflects a softening regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies under the Trump administration. In a related development, criminal proceedings against Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, will continue despite the civil case resolution. Storm faces trial in New York federal court next week, with potential charges carrying up to 45 years in prison.
The trial is significant as it will set a precedent on how US courts apply traditional financial crime laws to cryptocurrency developers. The outcome could influence the approach authorities take towards cases involving decentralized finance protocols.
Source: coincentral.com
