The Ethereum Foundation has pledged $1.25 million to support Alexey Pertsev’s legal defense, emphasizing that “Privacy is normal, and writing code is not a crime.” Vitalik Buterin previously contributed 50 ETH to the defense fund for Pertsev and fellow Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, who face serious legal challenges following their arrests related to the crypto mixing service. Pertsev was found guilty of money laundering and plans to appeal, while US prosecutors have charged Storm and another developer with multiple offenses.
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Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of Tornado Cash, has been released from prison and is now under electronic monitoring as he prepares to appeal his money laundering conviction. His release has sparked a rise in the value of the TORN token, reflecting ongoing debates about the legal status of privacy-focused crypto developers. Pertsev emphasized the financial support he received for his legal defense and called for continued assistance in his fight for freedom.
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