Tornado Cash Developer Sentenced to 64 Months for Money Laundering

Dutch court rules against Alexey Pertsev, highlighting legal challenges for crypto mixer developers.

Alexey Pertsev found guilty of laundering $1.2 billion through Tornado Cash.
The court emphasized the tool's use in concealing criminal activities.
Pertsev's defense argued the software's open-source nature absolves him of liability.
The case may influence upcoming trials of other Tornado Cash developers.
Critics warn the verdict could stifle innovation in privacy-focused software.