The Ethereum Foundation is doubling down on its support for Roman Storm, a founder of the controversial crypto mixer Tornado Cash. Hsiao-Wei Wang, Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, announced on X (Twitter) an additional donation of $500,000 to Storm, who faces charges related to money laundering and sanctions violations. This contribution adds to previous, undisclosed amounts of support and aims to assist Storm with his legal defense. Tornado Cash has been under scrutiny, particularly from US authorities, due to allegations that it facilitated money laundering for illicit activities. The Ethereum Foundation's continued support highlights the complex legal and ethical questions surrounding privacy-enhancing technologies and their potential misuse. This donation sparks debate about the balance between individual privacy, innovation, and regulatory compliance in the cryptocurrency space. The case is ongoing. ```

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