The DOJ’s decision to proceed comes despite an internal memo circulated last month signaling a potential shift in how the agency handles cases involving crypto mixing services.
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DOJ to press on with criminal charges against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche published an official DOJ memorandum in April 2025 instructing federal prosecutors to avoid initiating criminal cases in the digital assets space where regulations are vague or not clearly applicable, encouraging a shift away from enforcement-first strategies
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