Crypto advocacy groups, including the Blockchain Association and Coin Center, have urged the dismissal of the case against Samourai Wallet, a Bitcoin mixer accused of operating as an illegal money transmitter. They argue that the developers did not control user funds and are therefore not liable under the law. The case follows federal actions that shut down Samourai Wallet and arrested its developers, who are fighting the charges. Advocacy groups maintain that privacy in financial transactions is normal, and the software developed by the defendants was used legitimately by users. They emphasize that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has established that liabilities as money transmitters require specific control over funds, which the defendants did not possess. Their case reflects broader industry concerns following past governmental actions against similar services, reinforcing the importance of digital privacy and legal protections for software development in the cryptocurrency space.

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