In this episode, David Z. Morris breaks down the Roman Storm trial, explaining Tornado Cash’s origins, the split verdict, and why the case sets a critical precedent for financial privacy. He highlights how the jury’s hung decision reflects deeper debates about decentralization, crypto regulation, and the limits of state power over code. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00 ) Introduction

(03:25 ) Breaking Down Roman Storm Trial Verdict

(05:49 ) Background of Tornado Cash

(09:29 ) The Arrest and Charges

(11:58 ) Legal Nuances & Defense

(14:18 ) Ledn Ad

(14:55 ) Legal Nuances & Defense

(18:51 ) Journalistic Perspective

(26:15 ) The Importance of Digital Privacy

(26:54 ) Prosecution's Mistakes and Cover-Ups

(28:07 ) The First Witness & Payback.com Scam

(31:13 ) Jury's Deliberation & Technical Challenges

(31:51 ) Ledn Ad

(32:37 ) Jury's Deliberation & Technical Challenges

(35:44 ) Administration's Stance on Crypto Cases

(38:54 ) Appeal Process & Legal Implications

(44:28 ) Future of Financial Privacy

(50:09 ) Final Thoughts

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