Crypto advocacy groups have voiced support for Samourai Wallet, a Bitcoin mixer recently targeted by U.S. authorities, calling for the dismissal of the case against its developers. Arrested last year and accused of operating as an illegal money transmitter, Samourai Wallet is said to help users execute financial transactions while maintaining privacy. Advocacy groups argue that software developers should not be prosecuted for enabling users to manage their own funds independently. They emphasize that existing guidance from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) differentiates between direct control over user funds and simply providing a platform. As legal proceedings unfold, the defendants' lawyers have requested a dismissal based on the claim that users of the app controlled their Bitcoin without direct intervention from Samourai Wallet. This case occurs amid increasing scrutiny and regulatory action surrounding privacy-focused cryptocurrency services, further fueled by recent actions against similar platforms like Tornado Cash.

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