In a legal battle over the exploit of Ethereum, U.S. prosecutors are resisting attempts to bring cryptocurrency policy arguments into court proceedings against Anton and James Peraire-Bueno. Accused of exploiting the network using MEV (maximal extractable value) bots, the brothers allegedly caused $25 million in damage in April 2023. In a recent court filing, prosecutors opposed Coin Center’s amicus curiae brief, which sought to sway the jury towards acquittal. They argue that policy discussions belong to Congress, not the courts, and that the legal focus should be solely on whether presented evidence warrants a guilty verdict for the defendants. Meanwhile, the defense team believes that Coin Center’s perspective might offer insight into the prosecution’s theory. The defense argues against government claims of criminal liability stemming from deviations from blockchain protocol specifications during economic activity. The case has garnered significant attention in the cryptocurrency industry due to its potential impact on the sector as a whole, and is now entering its 11th day. If convicted, the brothers face potential prison sentences of up to 20 years per charge. The trial continues into November.