Crypto advocacy groups have voiced their support for the dismissal of the case against the Bitcoin mixer Samourai Wallet, which faced accusations of operating as an illegal money transmitter. The groups, including the Blockchain Association and Coin Center, argue that the service merely facilitated transactions, asserting that software developers lack control over user funds, and thus do not meet the criteria of a money transmitter as defined by U.S. regulations. The developers of Samourai Wallet were arrested in April 2024 when federal authorities shut down the service. They argue that the case is unjust, emphasizing that users maintain control over their transactions. These advocacy groups emphasize the importance of privacy in financial transactions and argue that the prosecution of software developers undermines innovation. The case now hinges on a legal move that seeks to clarify the distinction between software development and money transmission under regulatory frameworks.

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