Judge Declines to Order DOJ to Review Records in Roman Storm Case
The Tornado Cash developer is slated to go on trial later this summer.
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Samourai Wallet Prosecutors Say Delayed FinCEN Disclosure Wasn’t a Brady Violation
At most, the late disclosure impacts one of the two charges against Samourai Wallet’s co-founders, prosecutors said in their Friday letter to the judge.
Samourai Wallet’s Lawyers Say Prosecution Suppressed Critical Evidence, Call for Dismissal
Before SDNY prosecutors filed charges in the case, FinCEN told them that Samourai Wallet didn’t meet the definition of a money transmitting business.
Tornado Cash Can’t Be Sanctioned Again, Texas Judge Rules
In December, a U.S. appeals court ruled that the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) exceeded its statutory authority in sanctioning Tornado Cash.
Samourai Wallet Prosecutors Are Considering Dropping Charges Under New DOJ Crypto Enforcement Priorities: Filing
The co-founders are each facing up to 25 years in prison for alleged money laundering and unlicensed money transmitting.
Senate Dems Slam DOJ’s Decision to Axe Crypto Unit as a ‘Free Pass’ For Criminals
In a letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Thursday, the six lawmakers urged him to reconsider his recent decision to disband the DOJ’s crypto enforcement squad.
Garantex Operator Aleksej Besciokov Arrested in India: Report
Besciokov is charged with money laundering conspiracy, conspiracy to violate sanctions and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business.
Texas Man Sues Attorney General Over DOJ’s Prosecution of Crypto Software Devs
The plaintiff is seeking a declaratory judgment protecting his forthcoming crypto crowdfunding project from being prosecuted for unlicensed money transmitting.
Binance Founder Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Could Be Released on Friday
Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, could be released on Friday, two days ahead of his scheduled release date of September 29th (Sunday), according to an interpretation of the law.
Conduct Versus Code May Be the Defining Question in Roman Storm Prosecution
Prosecutors and Roman Storm’s attorneys met in court Friday to argue over motions to dismiss the charges against the developer and address evidentiary questions.