Aug 15, 2022

The U.S. Treasury Department blacklisted crypto mixer Tornado Cash for its use in several illicit schemes by North Korea.

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The U.S. Treasury Department blacklisted crypto mixer Tornado Cash for its use in several illicit schemes by North Korea. These tools, also known as blenders, can enhance user privacy, but have long been abused to launder money. Here’s a look at how different types of crypto mixers work.

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