Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested for Money Laundering Charges

By: Eliza Bennet

Founders of the popular Bitcoin mixer, Samourai Wallet, have been taken into custody by U.S. authorities. Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill are facing charges of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

These arrests highlight the evolving stance of the U.S. government towards crypto mixing tools deemed potentially supportive of illicit activities and obscure fund transfers, possibly from foreign governments.

While the Samourai Wallet case is expected to be closely followed in the crypto community, its impact on the wider crypto market and regulations remains to be seen.