The US authorities have detained both Samourai developers and Roger Ver within a single week. Some might see this as mere coincidence, but I believe it sends a clear message. The state is officially declaring a war on cryptocurrencies. Expect further arrests in the future.
The DoJ has kicked the hornet's nest, and the swarm is headed towards us.
The DoJ has kicked the hornet's nest, and the swarm is headed towards us.
It's not surprising to see a country like the US taking a strong approach against crypto industry players. Especially when it knows crypto can be used to circumvent sanctions among other things. This is just the beginning of a long battle between crypto and the "deep state". I was shocked to read about Roger Ver being arrested for tax evasion.
If that's the case, I wonder who will be the next victim? Vitalik Buterin, perhaps? With SEC chairman Gary Gensler classifying ETH as a security, Vitalik could be charged by selling unregistered securities. Also he could be charged against money laundering and tax evasion by creating a platform that enables "decentralized" mixers. These are crazy times we're living into. I sure hope things will get better in the US after the 2024 elections. Anything's possible, right?
