Goldstein Released After Casting Doubt on Crypto Transfers (2)

Feb. 13, 2025, 5:44 PM UTCUpdated: Feb. 13, 2025, 9:57 PM UTC

Tom Goldstein is going to be released from custody following his Monday arrest for alleged bond violations.

Magistrate Judge Timothy J. Sullivan said the detention order had been based solely on the government’s proffer.

Goldstein presented evidence to the court that casts doubt on the government’s claim that he engaged in prohibited transfers using cryptocurrency accounts.

Goldstein denied owning the accounts, and Sullivan said his claim was “plausible” and “supported by evidence,” casting sufficient doubt on the government’s allegations that he violated bond.

“To be perfectly clear, I’m not convinced that Mr. Goldstein’s version of events is ...

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