CD100: The Disturbing Chainalysis Led Prosecution of Roman Sterlingov with Mike Hassard and Tor Ekeland
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EPISODE: 100
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TOPICS: Roman Sterlingov has been held in jail for the last two years accused of operating the custodial bitcoin mixer Bitcoin Fog, evidence being used against him is questionable Chainalysis data, he admits to using the service but claims he was not the operator, Chainalysis refuses to provide background to the defense on their data, broken probability analysis could be used to falsely incriminate any bitcoiner at will
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(00:00:32) Introduction and gratitude for listener support
(00:01:00) Ways to support the show
(00:02:22) Other ways to support the show
(00:03:08) Boostograms from last week's episode
(00:04:34) Introduction of guests and background on the case
(00:06:36) Background on the case and the defense's perspective
(00:10:36) Overview of the evidence against Roman
(00:19:51) Issues with the investigation and prosecution
(00:32:48) Concerns about blockchain forensics and surveillance companies
(00:46:38) Lack of depth in analysis and presentation of data
(00:47:45) Lack of access to Chainalysis Reactor software
(00:50:13) Importance of establishing the legality of using bitcoin mixers
(00:54:07) Questioning the scientific legitimacy of blockchain forensics
(01:00:23) Concerns about the profit motive and lack of transparency in the case
(01:06:56) Request for support and donations