Crypto advocacy groups are calling for the dismissal of the case against Samourai Wallet, a Bitcoin mixing service that was shut down by the authorities last year, with its developers arrested. The groups, including the Blockchain Association and Coin Center, argue that the prosecution is an overreach, asserting that Samourai simply provided software to help users execute transactions privately, akin to cash transactions in physical settings. They contend that the case is built on flawed interpretations of what constitutes a money transmitter under U.S. law, advocating that developers of such applications should not be held liable as they do not control user funds. Additionally, there are calls for reconsideration of the case given the new crypto-friendly political climate in Washington, with potential support for the defendants to have the case dropped entirely. They reference previous cases regarding mixing services that highlight the challenges of enforcing regulations without infringing on user privacy rights in crypto transactions.

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