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Unprecedented DOJ Crypto Enforcement: Alarming Charges Loom for DragonFly Over Tornado Cash Ties

August 26, 2025 coinpulse_staff

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with news that could redefine the boundaries of legal responsibility in decentralized finance. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering charges against employees of DragonFly, a prominent venture capital firm, due to its connections with the privacy-focused Ethereum mixer, Tornado Cash. This potential move signals a significant escalation […]

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Unprecedented DOJ Probe: Dragonfly Capital Faces Challenging Investor Liability Claims Over Tornado Cash

August 21, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a move that has sent ripples across the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly considering criminal charges against Dragonfly Capital, a prominent venture capital firm. The focus? A 2020 investment in Tornado Cash, a cryptocurrency mixer that was later sanctioned by the Treasury Department. This isn’t just another […]

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Urgent: DOJ’s Tornado Cash Probe Threatens Dragonfly Capital, Reshaping Crypto VC Regulation

August 20, 2025 coinpulse_staff

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with unprecedented news: the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is actively investigating Tom Schmidt, a general partner at the prominent venture capital firm Dragonfly, in connection with his advisory and investment role in the infamous Tornado Cash cryptocurrency mixer case. This isn’t just another regulatory rumble; it’s a seismic shift […]

DOJ drops legal action against Dragonfly over Tornado Cash investment
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DOJ Shocks Crypto World by Dropping Legal Action Against Dragonfly for Tornado Cash Investment

August 10, 2025 coinpulse_staff

In a stunning reversal, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed off from pursuing legal action against crypto venture firm Dragonfly for its early investment in Tornado Cash. This dramatic shift raises critical questions about regulatory clarity in the fast-evolving crypto space. DOJ’s Surprising Reversal on Dragonfly Case The DOJ clarified in court proceedings […]