Roman Sterlingov found guilty of running Bitcoin Fog based on Bitcoin’s traceability sets dangerous precedent w/ Tor Ekeland & Mike Hassard (MT #304)
TODAY'S 🎙SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews defense lawyers Tor Ekeland and Mike Hassard about the recent trial and conviction of their client Roman Sterlingov for allegedly operating the Bitcoin mixing service Bitcoin Fog.
They highlight how the government relied on circumstantial blockchain tracing analysis rather than direct evidence to make its case, the lack of standards with blockchain tracing tools, threats to financial privacy rights, next steps for appealing the case & much more!
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