EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 1H 4M
EXCLUSIVE: Roman Storm Breaks Silence on Tornado Cash & DOJ Court Case
from Crypto In America · host Crypto In America
In this exclusive interview, we speak with Roman Storm, Co-founder of Tornado Cash. Roman discusses his upcoming federal trial where he faces charges of conspiracy to launder money, evading sanctions, and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. These crimes could lead to over 40 years in prison. We get all the details on Tornado Cash, events that led up to his arrest, legal and financial challenges, and his message to President Trump.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/ Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/DYEA6h_HfMUFollow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Roman Storm To Crypto In America01:33 - Roman's Background and Journey to the US08:10 - Creating Tornado Cash16:27 - Understanding Tornado Cash's Decentralization25:43 - Government Allegations and Roman's Defense33:47 - Privacy vs. Anonymity in Crypto35:45 - Legal Challenges and Status Of Co-Founders38:08 - First Amendment and Code as Free Speech45:49 - Roman's Arrest and Current House Arrest Experience55:08 - Roman's Fundraising and Legal Battle57:15 - What's The Future of Open Source Development01:02:57 - Roman Gives His Final Thoughts1:05:00 - Thanks Roman For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america
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In this exclusive interview, we speak with Roman Storm, Co-founder of Tornado Cash. Roman discusses his upcoming federal trial where he faces charges of conspiracy to launder money, evading sanctions, and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. These crimes could lead to over 40 years in prison. We get all the details on Tornado Cash, events that led up to his arrest, legal and financial challenges, and his message to President Trump.This episode is sponsored by Gemini: https://gemini.com/CIA This episode is sponsored by Avalanche: https://www.avax.network/ Please note that this podcast is for informational purposes only and any views shared by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. The host or guests may have a direct or indirect financial interest in content mentioned in this episode.This show is powered by Sei.Watch On YouTube: https://youtu.be/DYEA6h_HfMUFollow Crypto in America: https://x.com/CryptoAmerica_Follow Sei: https://x.com/SeiNetworkFollow our hostsJacquelyn: https://x.com/jacqmelinekGerald: https://x.com/thatgeraldEleanor: https://x.com/EleanorTerrettTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Welcome Roman Storm To Crypto In America01:33 - Roman's Background and Journey to the US08:10 - Creating Tornado Cash16:27 - Understanding Tornado Cash's Decentralization25:43 - Government Allegations and Roman's Defense33:47 - Privacy vs. Anonymity in Crypto35:45 - Legal Challenges and Status Of Co-Founders38:08 - First Amendment and Code as Free Speech45:49 - Roman's Arrest and Current House Arrest Experience55:08 - Roman's Fundraising and Legal Battle57:15 - What's The Future of Open Source Development01:02:57 - Roman Gives His Final Thoughts1:05:00 - Thanks Roman For Joining The Show! Like & Subscribe#crypto #bitcoin #blockchain #investing #technology #america
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