https://cryptowatchdaily.com/news/vitalik-buterin-issues-public-plea-for-tornado-cash-dev-as-sentencing-looms/
Vitalik Buterin Backs Roman Storm Ahead of Sentencing: Code vs Crime
Jan 9, 2026 - Vitalik Buterin publishes a support letter for Tornado Cash dev Roman Storm ahead of sentencing. Inside the 'code is speech' defense and the 50 ETH donation.
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