On-Chain, In Court: What happened in crypto legal news this week

The Polymarket insider trading case and a retrial of Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm are slated to proceed in late 2026. Roman Storm, a co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, faces a retrial. Meanwhile, former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky is awaiting a response to his motion to vacate his sentence. Mashinsky was found guilty in November 2023 on charges including fraud and conspiracy, and his sentencing was scheduled for June 25, 2024, though this date may be subject to change pending the outcome of his motion. The Polymarket case involves allegations of insider trading on the decentralized prediction market platform. These legal proceedings highlight ongoing scrutiny of the cryptocurrency industry by regulatory bodies and the justice system.