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Bitcoin Fog appeal challenges US jurisdiction over foreign crypto mixer operator

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12 May 2026
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Bitcoin Fog appeal challenges US jurisdiction over foreign crypto mixer operator

The appeal of Roman Sterlingov, operator of Bitcoin Fog, questions whether the US courts have jurisdiction to prosecute a foreign national for running a crypto mixing service outside the US. The Department of Justice argues that US law applies globally if the service interacts with US financial systems, potentially setting a precedent for cross-border crypto enforcement. A ruling favoring the DOJ could expand US legal reach over foreign crypto platforms with any US transaction connection, impacting privacy tools and decentralized exchanges worldwide. This case highlights the tension between borderless crypto networks and national laws, influencing future regulatory and compliance strategies.

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