Crypto advocacy groups have contended that the case against Bitcoin mixer Samourai Wallet is unjust. They argue that the service merely facilitated online financial transactions without breaking U.S. laws. The United States Department of Justice has accused the developers of Samourai Wallet of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, linking it to illicit activities. However, advocacy groups, including the Blockchain Association and Coin Center, maintained that software developers should not be held accountable for user actions, citing that users retained control over their funds. Despite this, a federal judge recently declined to admit amicus curiae briefs supporting the defense. The case is seen as pivotal for the crypto industry, emphasizing the importance of privacy in financial transactions and the distinction between software development and money transmission.

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