U.S. Appeals Court Examines Jurisdiction in Roman Sterlingov Case

A U.S. federal appeals court is reviewing the case of Roman Sterlingov, focusing on whether cryptocurrency services fall under U.S. legal jurisdiction. According to Odaily, the case centers on whether a few transactions conducted by law enforcement in Washington are sufficient to establish jurisdiction, and the reliability of the FBI's 'IP overlap analysis' used to identify the defendant. The U.S. Department of Justice argues that Bitcoin Fog, as a global money transmission service catering to U.S. users, should be subject to U.S. laws. Meanwhile, the defense questions the legitimacy of the jurisdiction established by law enforcement actions.