Tornado Cash Co-Founder Alexey Pertsev Released From Prison | Airdrop Alert Pro

Alexey Pertsev, co-founder of Tornado Cash, was released from Dutch prison nearly nine months after his conviction. He will continue to be arrested until his appeal is fully processed.

Despite the recent lifting of U.S. sanctions on tornado cash, these victories have long been just a small highlight. Last year, criminal activity on the platform increased, which could harm Pertseff during the appeal process.

Tornado Cash’s Pertsev wins

Alexey Pertsev, Crypto Tuner Tornado Co-founder Cashexperiencing a hardship. Pertsev is Convicted of money laundering Last May, amid a controversial ruling in crypto space.

Pertsev maintained an open source platform used by criminals, which led to his arrest despite the lack of any direct involvement. But he is issued today.

“Freedom is priceless, but my freedom costs a lot of money. My house arrest can only be paid for your donations due to the work of a lawyer. My battle is not over yet, in order to gain the last and confident Victory, I still need your help.” Persev said via social media.

Pertsev’s struggle and the Tornado Cash Case won the community’s support. example Guaranteed $1.25 million Vitalik Buterin for the co-founder Rome Storm’s own legal struggle Donate to the project’s developers.

Pertsev is still arrested on appeal and he has been Seek donations for its legal fund Since August.

“I want to thank everyone, especially Vitalik Buterin and Stefan George, for your incredible defense. Your support inspired me to move forward and I will never be grateful. While the legal struggle is far from over, I Hopefully, 2025 will bring positive development,” pertsev Write.

However, Pertsev’s release is just a good news for Tornado Cash recently. Although U.S. lawmakers ban the platform Back to 2022, Court of Appeal overturns sanctions Last November.

Another District Court Maintain this ruling in Januaryleading to it The symbolic value of torn up.

Still, Tornado Cash has rivals and if he wants to stay free, Persev could face a tough battle. Last year, the platform saw it The revival of criminal activities As the hacker used it in a month, $50 million.

Currently, Pertsev can return to his home, with the tornado cash eased slightly on economic sanctions. No matter how good his appeal is from here, developments like this will inspire hope and endurance when the community struggles.