美國司法部拒絕龍捲風現金創辦人撤銷刑事指控的請求

為了回應 Tornado Cash 創始人駁回指控的動議，美國司法部提出了一份詳細的反對駁回指控的動議。檢察官辯稱，Tornado Cash 是一家商業企業，包括 Roman Semenov 在內的創辦人應對其促進洗錢的行為負責。該動議強調了TornadoCash平台的網站介面和中繼網路的作用，強調創辦人積極維護該服務並從其營運中獲利。

US Department of Justice Rejects Tornado Cash Founders' Motion to Dismiss Criminal Charges

美國司法部駁回龍捲風現金創辦人駁回刑事指控的動議

New York, United States - In a comprehensive 111-page response, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has refuted a motion filed by the founders of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, vehemently opposing their request to dismiss all charges against them.

美國紐約 - 在一份長達 111 頁的綜合回應中，美國司法部 (DOJ) 駁斥了加密貨幣混合服務 Tornado Cash 創始人提出的一項動議，強烈反對他們要求駁回對他們的所有指控的請求。

Government's Contention: Tornado Cash as a Commercial Enterprise

政府的論點：Tornado Cash 作為商業企業

The DOJ vehemently refutes the founders' claim that they were mere developers and asserts that Tornado Cash was, in fact, a thriving commercial enterprise operated for financial gain.

美國司法部強烈反駁創辦人關於他們只是開發商的說法，並聲稱 Tornado Cash 實際上是一家以經濟利益為目的的蓬勃發展的商業企業。

"The Indictment unequivocally alleges that the Tornado Cash service was a commercial enterprise conducted for profit or financial gain, and that the defendant profited from its operation through his control, alongside others, of crucial components of the integrated Tornado Cash service," the DOJ's motion unequivocally states.

「起訴書明確指控龍捲風現金服務是一家以利潤或經濟利益為目的的商業企業，被告通過與其他人一起控制綜合龍捲風現金服務的關鍵組成部分，從其運營中獲利，」司法部的動議明確指出。

The government emphasizes that while smart contracts may underpin the crypto mixing operation, the vast majority of users access the service through its user-friendly website interface. Furthermore, nearly all users (98%) utilized the optional relayer network, which was established and managed by relayers handpicked by Tornado's co-founders until March 2022.

政府強調，雖然智能合約可能支援加密貨幣混合操作，但絕大多數用戶透過其用戶友好的網站介面存取該服務。此外，幾乎所有用戶 (98%) 都使用了可選的中繼網絡，該網絡由 Tornado 聯合創始人精心挑選的中繼網絡建立和管理，直至 2022 年 3 月。

Beyond Code Writing: Actions and Responsibilities

超越程式碼編寫：行動與責任

The DOJ vigorously argues that the founders' role extended far beyond simply writing code. They maintain that Semenov and his co-conspirators took numerous proactive steps to sustain Tornado's operations, including:

美國司法部極力辯稱，創始人的角色遠遠超出了簡單地編寫程式碼的範圍。他們認為，謝苗諾夫和他的同謀採取了許多積極主動的措施來維持龍捲風的運作，包括：

• Funding the site's hosting expenses
• Covering transaction fees on the blockchain
• Refusing to implement robust anti-money laundering measures
• Managing the relayer network
• Developing new features to enhance the service's anonymity

Critically, these actions were taken despite the founders' awareness that Tornado Cash had become a haven for laundering illicit funds from high-profile hacks. The government asserts that these actions constitute an integral part of the conspiracy outlined in the indictment.

為網站的託管費用提供資金支付區塊鏈上的交易費用拒絕實施強有力的反洗錢措施管理中繼網絡開發新功能以增強服務的匿名性至關重要的是，儘管創始人意識到Tornado Cash 已成為洗錢非法資金的避風港，但仍採取了這些行動高調的駭客攻擊。政府聲稱這些行為構成了起訴書中概述的陰謀的一個組成部分。

Implications for Crypto Mixers and Developers

對加密貨幣混合器和開發人員的影響

The outcome of the Tornado Cash case will have far-reaching implications for crypto mixers and developers alike. A guilty verdict could establish a precedent for the extent of liability developers may face for the usage of their software.

Tornado Cash 案件的結果將對加密貨幣混合器和開發商產生深遠的影響。有罪判決可能為開發人員因使用其軟體而可能面臨的責任範圍開創先例。

The DOJ's counter-motion underscores several key factors that could expose developers to legal jeopardy:

美國司法部的反動議強調了可能使開發商面臨法律風險的幾個關鍵因素：

• The presence of a user-friendly interface that facilitates interaction with smart contracts
• Actions taken to maintain and promote the service
• Knowledge of the service's involvement in illicit activities

Conclusion

存在方便與智能合約互動的用戶友好介面為維護和推廣服務而採取的行動了解服務參與非法活動結論

The DOJ's forceful response to the Tornado Cash founders' motion to dismiss signals the government's unwavering commitment to cracking down on crypto-mixing services and self-custodial wallets. The verdict in this case will undoubtedly shape the legal landscape for these technologies and define the responsibilities of their creators.

美國司法部對 Tornado Cash 創始人駁回動議的強烈回應，表明政府堅定不移地致力於打擊加密貨幣混合服務和自我託管錢包。本案的判決無疑將塑造這些技術的法律格局，並明確其創造者的責任。