[pyre]

Satoshi created Bitcoin, but did/does not operate a Bitcoin exchange, so far as we know. This prosecution is centered around LibertyReserve being a money transmitting business without registering/following guidelines (e.g. know your customer, etc).

[hexonexxon]

LR does not operate an exchange either, though I suspect exchangezone was run by them. Lr contracted that out much like how bitcoin (and soon ripple) have gateways into the system to buy in.