Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced To 4 Years For Role In $230M Illicit Transactions

BitcoinistThursday, November 20, 2025 at 12:00:04 PM
Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced To 4 Years For Role In $230M Illicit Transactions
  • William Hill has been sentenced to four years in prison for his role in facilitating illegal transactions through Samourai Wallet, a cryptocurrency mixer. This follows a five
  • The sentencing of Hill underscores the U.S. government's increasing scrutiny of cryptocurrency mixers, which are often associated with money laundering and unlicensed money transmission.
  • This case reflects ongoing tensions between privacy in cryptocurrency transactions and regulatory compliance, as the Department of Justice reinforces its stance against unlicensed operations in the crypto space.
— via World Pulse Now AI Editorial System

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