Wasabi Wallet-Developer Blocks U.S. Citizens and Residents After Samourai Wallet Arrests

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Wasabi Wallet-Developer Blocks U.S. Citizens and Residents After Samourai Wallet Arrests
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U.S citizens residing abroad are also banned from using the service

The decision is likely due to the recent Samourai Wallet founders’ arrest and the prosecution of Tornado Cash's developers.

The developer of privacy-focused Wasabi Wallet, zkSNACKs, has banned U.S. citizens and residents from using the platform. “In light of recent announcements by U.S. authorities, zkSNACKs is now strictly prohibiting U.S. users from using its services. An IP address blocking for U.S.

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