- A Maryland federal judge has ordered the rearrest of prominent Supreme Court attorney Thomas Goldstein following alleged cryptocurrency-related violations of his pretrial release terms.
- Prosecutors claim Goldstein conducted over $75.6 million in stablecoin transactions through undisclosed wallets in recent days.
- Court documents reveal communications between Goldstein and a luxury travel service CEO about crypto transactions involving USDC and USDT on the Ethereum network.
- The case stems from a 22-count indictment involving tax evasion and failure to report cryptocurrency transactions spanning more than five years.
- Goldstein, who argued over 40 Supreme Court cases and co-founded SCOTUSblog, faces allegations of attempting to influence witnesses with cryptocurrency offers.
A Maryland federal judge has ordered the detention of Thomas Goldstein, a distinguished Supreme Court attorney, following allegations of conducting massive cryptocurrency transactions through undisclosed wallets while on pretrial release for tax evasion charges.
According to the latest USA%20v.%20Goldstein%20-%20arrest%20warrant%20motion.pdf”>warrant, prosecutors revealed that Goldstein processed approximately $73.6 million in stablecoins (USDC and USDT) through an Ethereum wallet ending in “935B.” These transactions occurred over just five days, with $75.6 million received and $73.6 million sent out, raising red flags about potential flight risk.
The indictment details a pattern of undisclosed crypto activities, with transaction volumes increasing from $1.5 million across 80 transactions in 2020 to over $8 million across 200 transactions in 2021.
Court documents expose communications between Goldstein and an unnamed West Coast luxury travel service CEO, acting as a “fixer.” Their exchanges reveal detailed discussions about cryptocurrency transactions:
“In Dubai with the client that paid with the coin. I have your coin in the wallet ready to go when you are,” the fixer messaged Goldstein, who responded with specific inquiries about the cryptocurrency type and protocol.
Before his legal troubles, Goldstein maintained a prestigious position in legal circles as co-founder of SCOTUSblog and argued over 40 Supreme Court cases. The Department of Justice alleges he failed to report millions in poker winnings and omitted over $14 million in debts while securing loans.
During Monday’s bail hearing, Goldstein maintained his innocence, stating: “These are not my accounts. I didn’t engage in these transfers.” A hearing regarding his representation is scheduled for February 12.
The case highlights the increasing scrutiny of cryptocurrency transactions in legal proceedings and the challenges of monitoring digital assets during pretrial release conditions. Stablecoins like USDC and USDT, which maintain a 1:1 value with the US dollar, have become particular focuses of law enforcement due to their utility in large-value transfers.
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