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As I just explained, they did not launder any money. They served HTML/JS that users ran client side to effect their own transactions. Their service was completely passive in the transaction. Conceptually, it was no different than hosting a Github page.

They provided what is effectively open source wallet software, and you're suggesting other people using that software on their own computers, to commit crimes, should make them liable.

If the banal arguments of you anti-crypto ideologues are accepted by the courts, it would have absolutely devastating implications for Open Source software, Free Speech rights and technological innovation.



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