Tornado Cash.
cryptocurrency tumbler, fully decentralized protocol for private transactions on Ethereum
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What's happening
One to three months ago
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A Coreum bridge exploit drained XRP, with attackers subsequently withdrawing the funds via Tornado Cash.Some support1 report
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Hackers exploited the Umbra privacy protocol, leading to the transfer of Bitcoin into mixers like Tornado Cash.Some support1 report
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Warren and Marshall support extending AML regulations amid academic analysis of crypto legal challenges and mixer functions.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Vitalik Buterin was targeted in a sandwich attack by MEV bots, with stolen funds routed to Tornado Cash.Some support2 reports
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Tornado Cash is under scrutiny for being used by the Lazarus Group for illicit state operations linked to North Korea and involving the U.S. Treasury.Some support1 report
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A conviction related to Tornado Cash spurred an industry push for regulatory clarity, involving Coinbase.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Roman Storm co-founded Tornado Cash, which was convicted of operating an unlicensed business.Some support2 reports
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Cynthia Lummis addresses prosecutions of software developers under money transmission laws related to Tornado Cash.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Tornado Cash
Recent events traced to Tornado Cash, step by stepAround Tornado Cash this week
News at the entities that move Tornado Cash most-
Bitcoin StructuralA company managing Bitcoin treasury services was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.Moves Tornado Cash
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Ethereum StructuralAnimoca Brands is contributing to the ecosystem with commitments, launching natively across multiple blockchains, and executive comments on product goals.Moves Tornado Cash
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U.S. Treasury OperationalRenewed U.S.-Iran tensions are discussed at a G20 gathering, adding inflation pressure to global yields.Moves Tornado Cash
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North Korea OperationalAuthorities in North Korea blocked imports of Chinese food products on September 28, 2026.Moves Tornado Cash
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Manhattan Shared contextThe annual run connects Manhattan and Ground Zero.Moves Tornado Cash
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Elizabeth Warren Shared contextElizabeth Warren is seeking information on tax breaks for AI development.Moves Tornado Cash
Connections
The 12 strongest of 20, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Storm Structural
Storm is identified as a developer and co-founder of the Tornado Cash protocol.
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Bitcoin Structural
Tornado Cash operates as a specialized service layer that processes, obscures, and facilitates the movement of Bitcoin assets.
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Ethereum Structural
Tornado Cash utilizes Ethereum's ecosystem as its foundational infrastructure for fund routing and operations.
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Roger Marshall Operational
Roger Marshall supports extending AML regulations, which directly impacts the operational risk profile of Tornado Cash.
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Xiangtan University Mentioned together
Xiangtan University authors are conducting academic analysis of crypto legal challenges, referencing technologies like Tornado Cash.
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Katherine Polk Failla Operational
The relationship involves monitoring of protocol movements between the two entities.
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Manhattan Shared context
The relationship is established as the required location for legal proceedings (charges) against Tornado Cash.
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North Korea Operational
Tornado Cash is utilized by North Korean state-affiliated groups, such as Lazarus Group, for illicit state operations.
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U.S. Treasury Operational
U.S. Treasury monitors Tornado Cash for potential involvement in sanction evasion and money laundering activities.
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Rachel O'Dwyer Mentioned together
Rachel O'Dwyer discusses the operational mechanics of Tornado Cash mixers.
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Scott Odell Mentioned together
Scott Odell provided commentary comparing Tornado Cash to Shielded Bitcoin.
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Elizabeth Warren Shared context
Elizabeth Warren's policy views regarding AML regulations provide a contextual backdrop relevant to Tornado Cash's operational environment.
History
Events by the month they beganAugust 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
1 eventJune 2026
5 events- Vitalik Buterin was targeted in a sandwich attack by MEV bots, with stolen funds routed to Tornado Cash.
- Tornado Cash is under scrutiny for being used by the Lazarus Group for illicit state operations linked to North Korea and involving the U.S. Treasury.
- A conviction related to Tornado Cash spurred an industry push for regulatory clarity, involving Coinbase.
- Roman Storm co-founded Tornado Cash, which was convicted of operating an unlicensed business.
- Cynthia Lummis addresses prosecutions of software developers under money transmission laws related to Tornado Cash.