Tornado Cash co-founder faces jury verdict and could face up to 40 years in prison

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm is on trial in the Southern District Court of New York, and both the prosecution and defense have completed their closing arguments, with the jury set to begin deliberating on his guilt.

The prosecution charges him with conspiracy to commit money laundering, violating sanctions against North Korea, and operating an unlicensed money transfer business, which could result in a maximum sentence of 40 years. The defense emphasizes that he had no intention of assisting in criminal activities, and that Tornado Cash, as a technological tool, should not be held accountable for its misuse.