Crypto advocacy groups are advocating for the dismissal of legal charges against the Bitcoin mixing service, Samourai Wallet, following its shutdown and the subsequent arrests of its developers. These groups, including the Blockchain Association and Coin Center, argue that the prosecution is unjustified, emphasizing that Samourai Wallet merely facilitated financial transactions and did not operate as an illegal money transmitter. They assert that prosecuting software developers for users' transactions oversteps legal boundaries, particularly since users maintained control over their funds. The case against Samourai Wallet reflects growing scrutiny of privacy-focused crypto services by U.S. authorities, following incidents with other similar platforms such as Tornado Cash. The defendants' legal representatives have filed requests for the case to be dismissed based on the lack of a valid money transmitting claim as defined by regulatory standards. The discussions over the future of the case coincided with broader conversations around crypto regulation in the U.S., especially under a new administration seen as more crypto-friendly.

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