New York Judge Declines to Dismiss Case Against Tornado Cash Co-founder Amid Allegations of Aiding North Korean Hackers

NEW YORK — A federal judge in Manhattan has refused to dismiss charges against Roman Storm, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, in a closely watched case that delves into the intersections of technology, privacy, and law. U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla ruled that the complexity of the case, particularly the defendant’s intentions regarding the usage of the service, warrants a full trial. Tornado Cash, beloved by many for its privacy features, allows its users to mix their Ethereum cryptocurrency with others in order to obscure the origin of the funds. However, … Read more

Voting Machine Co-Founder Ordered to Testify in High-Stakes Lawsuit Involving Broadcast Network and Prominent Election Conspiracy Advocates

WASHINGTON — A judge has ordered that James Hoover, co-founder of Dominion Voting Systems, must testify in a high-profile lawsuit that involves claims made against his company regarding the 2020 presidential election. The legal battle targets broadcaster One America News Network (OAN) and several prominent supporters of former President Donald Trump, including Patrick Byrne and Mike Lindell, who are accused of promoting unfounded election fraud theories. Federal Judge Moxila A. Upadhyaya ruled that Hoover’s deposition would be limited to three hours. The decision is part of the ongoing legal proceedings where Dominion seeks to hold … Read more

Lawyer Claims Alleged Cartel Co-Founder Was Abducted Before U.S. Arrest

El Paso, Texas – U.S. authorities announced the arrest of two key figures linked to the notorious Sinaloa drug cartel, escalating the ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking organizations. Among those detained was Joaquin Guzman Lopez, the son of the infamous cartel leader Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, and Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, alleged co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel. The arrests, conducted in El Paso, have stirred mixed reactions, highlighting the ongoing war against drug cartels that has spanned decades. Guzman Lopez, following in the footsteps of his father, who is currently serving a life sentence in … Read more