BREAKING: Samourai Wallet Co-Founders Arrested In Alleged $100M Money Laundering Scheme
by Bitcoinist.com
Bitcoinist.com— In a major development, the co-founders of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, and William Lonergan Hill, were arrested by US authorities on charges of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The duo allegedly facilitated the laundering of over $100 million in criminal proceeds, including funds originating from the Silk Road and […]
CoinJournal—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 […]
Bitcoinist.com—Wasabi Wallet Halts US Services Following $100-Million Samourai Money Laundering Case. ZkSNACKs, developer of privacy-preserving Bitcoin wallet Wasabi Wallet, has announced that users from the United States will be blocked from accessing its products and platforms until further notice. This move has sparked interesting discussions and speculations in the crypto community, with many debating its connection to the recent arrest of Samourai Wallet’s founders. Why Did […]
Bitcoin News—Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bail – Bitcoin News. On Monday, April 29, Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of the non-custodial bitcoin wallet Samourai, entered a plea of not guilty to accusations of operating a money transmitter and engaging in money laundering. Rodriguez secured his release by posting a $1 million bail and will be confined to his residence in Harmony, Pennsylvania, with his movements monitored […]