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TRX DOJ cites Bitcoin Fog ruling against Roman Storm venue challenge
Prosecutors argue a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling supports their position that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan established venue for parts of Roman Storm's case in New York. Storm responded on Twitter, noting FinCEN withdrew a proposed mixer rule over concerns it could chill legitimate activity.
Why “Unverified”
- 2 independent sources (Cointelegraph, Decrypt), but no primary confirmation
2 independent source groups across 2 posts · evidence score 77/100. How labels work
What the sources claim
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Prosecutors say a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling supports their argument that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan was enough to establish venue for parts of Roman Storm's case in New York.
“Prosecutors say a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling supports their argument that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan was enough to establish venue for parts of Roman Storm’s case in New York.”
Cointelegraph -
Roman Storm noted on Twitter that FinCEN withdrew a proposed mixer rule over concerns it could chill legitimate activity.
“The Tornado Cash founder hit back in a tweet, noting FinCEN withdrew a proposed mixer rule over concerns it could chill legitimate activity.”
Decrypt
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