Roman Sterlingov's Bitcoin Fog: Overreach and Injustice

Federal prosecutors have submitted the sentencing recommendations in the Roman Serlingov case aka Bitcoin Fog. In this video I discuss my opinion of it. #bitcoin #federalprison #privacytools

Sam Bent

Aug 17, 2024 - 1 min read

Download the sentencing document here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LNzLrymgK5bE7j2hXS5T_XhsDsyNn1Pn/view?usp=sharing

In the video, I discuss the outrageous 30-year sentence being pushed for Roman Sterlingov, the operator of Bitcoin Fog, a privacy tool for cryptocurrency. This harsh punishment is a clear example of government overreach and hypocrisy. While Roman faces decades behind bars for running a nonviolent service, large financial institutions involved in much more significant crimes get off with just a fine. I also touch on the inefficacy of Bitcoin mixers in ensuring privacy, noting that they often draw more attention from law enforcement. Ultimately, this case isn't about justice but the government trying to maintain control over privacy and surveillance.