A representative for THORChain stated the protocol does not perform mixing after a launderer told researcher ZachXBT that "all you need is THOR cross-chain" for illicit activity. The denial addresses allegations linking the cross-chain platform to money laundering operations. Separately, researcher Tayvano reported that individuals involved in laundering activities are present in the project's Discord community. These conflicting accounts highlight ongoing scrutiny of cross-chain protocols and their potential misuse despite technical denials from development teams.