Prosecutors Under Fire: Evidence Allegedly Withheld in Crypto Case

A legal battle is brewing in a cryptocurrency case where defense attorneys claim US prosecutors withheld crucial evidence, fueling accusations of obstruction. Key players include Samourai Wallet and Tornado Cash co-founders who accuse the prosecution of hiding exculpatory information from them. This allegation centers on the FinCEN phone call that suggested non-custodial crypto protocols may not be considered Money Service Businesses (MSBs). The defense’s stance is directly challenged by the prosecution, who argue that crucial information has been already presented and claims the FinCEN statement should be understood as informal opinions.