The gov is pissed cuz they don’t want peoples transactions hidden from them, Going after Tornado Cash is like gun control, affecting law abiding users instead of focusing on the criminals.
The Treasury Department’s crackdown on Tornado Cash was meant to stop criminals. But a lot of ordinary crypto investors with honest intentions are now at risk.
“Every U.S. person is going to have to be very careful about transacting with Tornado Cash,” said Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at research firm TRM Labs, in an interview. “Remember, sanctions are strict liability. Intent does not matter.”
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The gov is pissed cuz they don’t want peoples transactions hidden from them, Going after Tornado Cash is like gun control, affecting law abiding users instead of focusing on the criminals.
