The Breakdown Tornado Cash Arrests: Attack on Terrorism or Attack on Privacy?
Aug 24, 2023
US Government arrests founders of Tornado Cash for money laundering and sanctions violations. Discussion on the controversy surrounding privacy tech and preventing terrorism financing. Accusations against developers for promoting and profiting from protocol's use in crime. Legal arguments and impact on privacy norms and open source development. Controversial arrest's implications on privacy rights and open source community, highlighting the legal responsibility of software developers and importance of regulatory clarity.
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