U.S. Senators Question Justice Department’s Pursuit of Crypto Mixers Such as Tornado Cash

The DOJ also argued in a court filing that FinCEN’s guidance addressing crypto mixers didn’t address the idea of “control,” a stance that the senators’ letter took issue with. In its filing from last month, the DOJ said anything that facilitates the transfer of funds would meet the legal definition of a “money transmitter,” likening the wallet to a USB cable that transfers data or a frying pan that transfers heat.