U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Tornado Cash

By Team • Regulation • May 25, 2025 at 11:16 PM • 1 min read • 1,718 views
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Tornado Cash
The U.S. Treasury Department announced the removal of economic sanctions against Tornado Cash, previously accused of laundering over $7 billion for North Korean hackers and other cybercriminals. This decision marks a significant shift in regulatory approach toward privacy-focused cryptocurrency tools. The lifting of sanctions reflects evolving understanding of the technology and its legitimate use cases. The move is expected to have broader implications for other privacy-focused protocols and could signal a more nuanced regulatory approach.
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