Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm, found guilty on one felony count in August 2023, may avoid retrial on additional charges after a statement from Matthew Galeotti, acting assistant attorney general of the DOJ. At a summit in Wyoming, Galeotti indicated the Justice Department would revise its approach to cryptocurrency enforcement, aiming for even-handedness. He emphasized that writing code, without malicious intent, is not a crime, and highlighted that the department wouldn't use indictments to create new regulations. While Storm is still at risk of a retrial for money laundering and sanctions violations, the DOJ's revised stance may signify a more lenient approach towards cryptocurrency-related cases. Galeotti reiterated that developers contributing to open-source projects, without intent to commit crimes, should not face heightened scrutiny. Supporters in the crypto industry viewed Galeotti's remarks favorably, seeing potential for improved legal protections for developers.

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