Federal prosecutors are fighting to keep the criminal case against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm in New York, citing a separate legal ruling to counter his challenge to the trial venue. The Department of Justice argues that precedent supports maintaining jurisdiction in the current district despite defense objections regarding the location of proceedings. Storm's motion for acquittal remains pending as the legal battle continues. Separately, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has withdrawn its proposed reporting rule for cryptocurrency mixers, altering the regulatory landscape surrounding privacy tools while the criminal prosecution moves forward.