Vitalik Buterin Warns Against Prosecuting Software Developers in Tornado Cash Case

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has publicly intervened ahead of the sentencing of Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm, warning that prosecutors are punishing software creation rather than demonstrable financial harm. The appeal was published Friday, January 9, 2026, as Storm awaits a decision that could carry prison time. source: https://www.ethnews.com/vitalik-buterin-warns-against-prosecuting-software-developers-in-tornado-cash-case/