Jury Convicts Tornado Cash Co-Founder Roman Storm on Money Transmitting Charge, Deadlocks on Money Laundering and Sanctions

NEW YORK — A jury has reached a verdict in the case against Roman Storm, co-founder of Tornado Cash, convicting him of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. The jury deliberated for a week, during which it grappled with complex charges involving money laundering and sanctions violations but was ultimately deadlocked on those counts. Court documents released by Judge Katherine Failla reveal that, as jurors navigated this high-profile case, they made multiple inquiries for additional information. Their requests included transcripts of witness testimonies, clarifications around the indictment specifics, and details on the wallets linked to … Read more

Supreme Court Attorney and SCOTUSblog Co-Founder Indicted in Multimillion-Dollar Poker Tax Evasion Case

Washington, D.C. – Tom Goldstein, a Supreme Court attorney known for his legal blog and expertise in constitutional law, is currently embroiled in a serious legal battle following accusations by federal authorities of tax evasion and other financial discrepancies amounting to millions of dollars. According to court filings, Goldstein, who also co-founded a popular legal blog, claimed he has plunged into financial ruin, with debts that heavily outweigh his assets. Earlier this year, Goldstein faced indictment in a Maryland federal court on multiple counts, including evading taxes, submitting false tax returns, failing to pay taxes, … Read more

Boat Co-Founder Aman Gupta Reveals Surprising Attitude of Bollywood Brand Ambassador

Mumbai, India — Aman Gupta, the co-founder of the well-known audio company Boat, recently revealed unsettling experiences with a Bollywood actor who represented his brand. Gupta made these remarks during a podcast with Anupam Mittal, a fellow judge on the television show “Shark Tank India.” They were discussing the nuances of celebrity endorsements ahead of the show’s new season, which begins broadcasting on January 6. In the candid discussion, Gupta expressed that the actor, previously believed to display humility and kindness, showcased an opposite, more arrogant side while working with Boat. This contrast, Gupta pointed … Read more

David Bonderman, Visionary Financier and Seattle Kraken Co-Founder, Passes Away at 82

Los Angeles — David Bonderman, a prominent figure in finance and sports whose entrepreneurial spirit reshaped industries, died on Dec. 11 at the age of 82, announced TPG, the company he co-founded. Known for his discreet presence and significant influence, Bonderman’s ventures ranged from turning around a major airline to bringing the Seattle Kraken National Hockey League team to life. Educated at Harvard Law School, Bonderman’s career took a transformative turn when he represented Robert Bass, leading to an invitation to manage the Bass family’s investments in Fort Worth, Texas. Despite his initial lack of … Read more