CoinVoice has recently learned that, according to Cointelegraph, Tornado Cash developer Alexey Pertsev will continue to be detained while awaiting trial. Pertsev recently expressed disappointment on X regarding the court's decision to extend his detention, feeling that it hinders his ability to prepare for an appeal.
Previously, several Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives requested Treasury officials to answer questions regarding the handling of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, which was sanctioned in 2022 but is still operational. The lawmakers emphasized that the usage of this mixer has 'rebounded' this year, with $1.8 billion in deposits accepted in the first half of 2024, a 45% increase compared to the entire year of 2023. [Original link]