Big news in the world of cryptocurrency! The Ethereum Foundation, which helps Ethereum (a type of digital money), gave $1.25 million to help a programmer named Alexey. Alexey was in trouble for making a tool called Tornado Cash, which some people used in a wrong way. The Foundation believes he didn't do anything illegal by creating the tool.
- Alexey is fighting the charges and might go to court again.
- The Ethereum Foundation thinks protecting privacy is important.
- Other people in the crypto world have also helped Alexey with money for his legal fight.
| Fact | Amount/Number |
|---|---|
| Donation from Ethereum Foundation | $1.25 million |
| Alexey's prison sentence (before release) | 5 years, 4 months |
| Previous donation from Vitalik Buterin | $170,000 (in ETH) |
