比特幣迷霧定罪引發關於證據和隱私問題的爭論

今年年初，斯特林戈夫被定罪，罪名包括經營一家未經授權的匯款公司、洗錢和共謀洗錢。

Roman Sterlingov, the founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Bitcoin Fog, has been sentenced to 12.5 years in prison for his role in laundering tens of millions of dollars from illegal drug transactions, concluding a matter of interest to both law enforcement and the crypto community.

加密貨幣混合服務 Bitcoin Fog 的創始人 Roman Sterlingov 因參與非法毒品交易洗錢數千萬美元而被判處 12.5 年監禁，這是執法部門和加密社區都感興趣的問題。

Sterlingov operated Bitcoin Fog, a service that mixed cryptocurrency transactions to conceal their origins and destinations, making it difficult for authorities to trace the flow of money. The platform reportedly handled over 1.2 million Bitcoin transactions, valued at over $400 million at the time, with significant amounts linked to dark web markets that facilitated drug trafficking, computer fraud, and identity theft.

斯特林戈夫經營比特幣霧服務，該服務混合了加密貨幣交易以隱藏其來源和目的地，使當局難以追蹤資金流向。據報道，該平台處理了超過 120 萬筆比特幣交易，當時價值超過 4 億美元，其中很大一部分與暗網市場有關，這些市場為毒品販運、電腦詐欺和身分盜竊提供了便利。

Roman Sterlingov, the founder of Bitcoin Fog, has been sentenced for his role in operating the cryptocurrency mixing service that facilitated money laundering activities. #BitcoinFog was used to obscure the origins and destinations of Bitcoin transactions, making it popular…

比特幣霧創始人羅曼·斯特林戈夫（Roman Sterlingov）因參與運營促進洗錢活動的加密貨幣混合服務而被判刑。 #BitcoinFog 被用來掩蓋比特幣交易的起源和目的地，使其流行...

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Bitcoin Fog Conviction Sparks Debate Over Evidence and Privacy Concerns

比特幣迷霧定罪引發關於證據和隱私問題的爭論

Charged earlier this year, Sterlingov’s conviction included allegations of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business, money laundering, and conspiracy to launder money. However, his defense team argues that much of the evidence against him was circumstantial, lacking clear proof that he controlled Bitcoin Fog. They intend to appeal the conviction, arguing that the evidence does not definitively link Sterlingov to the mixer's day-to-day operations or the illicit activities passing through it.

今年早些時候，斯特林戈夫被指控，罪名包括經營未經許可的資金傳輸業務、洗錢和共謀洗錢。然而，他的辯護團隊認為，對他不利的大部分證據都是間接的，缺乏明確的證據證明他控制了比特幣霧。他們打算對定罪提出上訴，認為證據並未明確將斯特林戈夫與攪拌機的日常運作或透過攪拌機進行的非法活動聯繫起來。

Given the challenges in linking individuals to cryptocurrency transactions without direct involvement, they contend that the government's reliance on blockchain analytics and other indirect evidence was insufficient for a proper assessment.

考慮到在不直接參與的情況下將個人與加密貨幣交易聯繫起來的挑戰，他們認為政府對區塊鏈分析和其他間接證據的依賴不足以進行適當的評估。

The case highlights a broader focus by authorities on crypto mixers, which are often used to conceal the origins of illicit funds. Bitcoin Fog and similar platforms have drawn the attention of law enforcement due to their ability to allow users to blend or "mix" their coins with others to obscure transaction histories, facilitating activities like tax evasion and money laundering.

該案凸顯了當局對加密貨幣混合器的更廣泛關注，這些混合器通常被用來掩蓋非法資金的來源。比特幣霧和類似平台引起了執法部門的注意，因為它們能夠允許用戶將自己的代幣與其他代幣混合或“混合”，以掩蓋交易歷史，從而促進逃稅和洗錢等活動。

While mixers can be used for privacy-conscious purposes, authorities are concerned that they provide criminals with avenues to conceal their tracks, hindering efforts to combat money laundering. In response, lawmakers are pursuing legislation to curb the use of cryptocurrencies in illegal activities, as authorities continue to keep a close watch on crypto mixers.

雖然混合器可用於注重隱私的目的，但當局擔心它們為犯罪分子提供了隱藏痕跡的途徑，從而阻礙了打擊洗錢的努力。作為回應，立法者正在尋求立法，以遏制在非法活動中使用加密貨幣，同時當局繼續密切關注加密貨幣混合器。

As CNF previously reported, the Blockchain Integrity Act aims to prohibit financial services from handling transactions originating from crypto mixers. The proposed legislation includes a two-year ban and a $100,000 civil penalty for violators.

正如 CNF 先前報導的那樣，《區塊鏈完整性法案》旨在禁止金融服務處理來自加密貨幣混合器的交易。擬議的立法包括對違規者實施兩年禁令和 10 萬美元民事罰款。