Crypto Firms Unite Against Tornado Cash Charges Prominent cryptocurrency firms and foundations are appealing to the White House, specifically David Sacks, the "Crypto Czar," to dismiss the criminal case against Tornado Cash. The DeFi Education Fund, Paradigm, Multicoin Capital, and 6th Man Ventures spearheaded a letter emphasizing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent announcement that it would refrain from prosecuting developers of cryptocurrency mixers and wallets misused for illicit activities. The appeal argues that the continued prosecution of Roman Storm, a Tornado Cash founder and developer, contradicts the DOJ's stated position. They contend that holding Storm accountable for the actions of users who misused the platform sets a dangerous precedent and stifles innovation within the cryptocurrency space. The trial for Roman Storm is scheduled for July in New York. The firms hope that this action will support responsible development and innovation in the crypto industry. ```