Crypto advocacy groups are calling for the dismissal of a case against the now-defunct Bitcoin mixer Samourai Wallet, which was shut down last year with the arrest of its developers. They argue that the service merely facilitated private financial transactions and did not violate U.S. law. Organizations like the Blockchain Association and Coin Center filed amicus briefs asserting that the defendants did not control user funds directly and thus should not be treated as money transmitters under the law. They emphasize that privacy in financial transactions is normal and legal. The groups also contend that, according to FinCEN guidance, entities that do not have total control over the money should not be classified as money transmitters. The case's dismissal is sought amid the changing political climate following the election of a more crypto-friendly administration, with the defense pushing for a court to consider dropping the case altogether. Meanwhile, Samourai's developers maintain that their app was primarily a tool for users to maintain privacy in their transactions, directing the focus back to user control over funds.

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