The Blockchain Association, a well-known crypto advocacy group, is standing in solidarity with the two developers behind the popular mixing service Tornado Cash as they face legal charges from the United States.

Last year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accused Tornado Cash founders Roman Storm and Roman Semenov of assisting the North Korean hacking group Lazarus in laundering illegal funds through their mixing service. However, Storm’s lawyers argued in court last week that the developer merely created decentralized software solutions to offer financial privacy to legitimate cryptocurrency users, which is not technically a criminal offense.

In a significant show of support, the Blockchain Association is now submitting an amicus brief to back Roman Storm and challenge the government’s prosecution of the two founders. The brief highlights a critical flaw in the indictment, specifically pointing out that the government’s charges of money transmission lack substantial evidence, as they fail to prove that Storm, Semenov, or Tornado Cash had control over the funds in question.

An amicus brief is a legal document filed by an unrelated party in an appellate court case. These briefs, often written by “friends of the court,” aim to provide additional information or arguments to assist the court in reaching a decision.

Marisa Coppel, the Head of Legal at the Blockchain Association, commented on the case, expressing concerns about the potential negative impact on the digital asset industry and fintech as a whole if the government’s legal theory is adopted. Coppel urges the court to hold the government accountable, dismiss the baseless charges, and protect both the defendants’ rights and the integrity of the rapidly growing digital asset sector.

The Blockchain Association’s support for the Tornado Cash developers underscores the importance of this case and its potential ramifications for the crypto industry. As the legal battle continues, it remains to be seen how the court will weigh the arguments presented by both sides.

Note: This article was written based on the original source from The Daily Hodl and has been rewritten without altering the general semantics or meaning.