Samourai articles
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Samourai Wallet co-founder released on $1M bond after pleading not guilty
Samourai Wallet founders have been charged with money laundering and operating an unlicensed business. Keonne Rodriguez, one of the co-founders, was released on a $1M bond after pleading not guilty in NYC court. The legal proceedings raise concerns about the future of non-custodial crypto services in the U.S. During an appearance at the U.S. District […]
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US crackdown against privacy tech continues with arrest of Samourai Wallet developers
Yesterday, news broke that the United States Department of Justice has charged the Samourai Wallet co-founders with "conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business." Authorities seized the Samourai website and arrested both founders.
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Zksnacks Bars US Users from Wasabi Wallet in Wake of Samourai Indictment – Bitcoin News
In a decisive move, Zksnacks announced on Saturday that it will block all U.S. residents and citizens from accessing its bitcoin mixer, Wasabi Wallet. This policy change comes as U.S. authorities intensify their crackdown on unregulated crypto activities, spotlighting the recent indictment of Samourai Wallet founders. Wasabi Wallet Withdraws from U.S. Market to Avoid Regulatory […]