Summary
- New York prosecutors are reportedly considering dropping the lawsuit against Samourai Wallet.
- The U.S. Department of Justice had filed a lawsuit against the Samourai Wallet founders for illegal transactions and laundering charges.
- The lawsuit is related to laundering over $100 million in criminal proceeds.
According to CoinDesk, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, New York prosecutors are considering dropping the lawsuit against the cryptocurrency wallet app Samourai Wallet.
Previously, the U.S. Department of Justice had filed a lawsuit against Samourai Wallet co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill for illegal transactions and laundering over $100 million in criminal proceeds.
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