Roman Sterlingov’s Bitcoin Fog conviction based on chain analysis sets dangerous precedent / EPI 304 – Monero Talk
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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!
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:02:59) Case Background and Lack of Direct Evidence
(00:11:09) Issues with Blockchain Tracing Tools
(00:16:16) Relationship Between Government and Chain Analysis Companies
(00:26:25) Changing the Crypto Narrative
(00:46:53) Appealing the Case
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https://twitter.com/TorEkelandPLLC
https://twitter.com/mikehassard
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