By: Paul Godwin
The recent arrest of the Samourai Wallet founders has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community. Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill have been charged with operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business that allegedly facilitated over $2 billion in unlawful transactions. This case highlights the ongoing debate around the use of cryptocurrency mixing services, which are designed to enhance privacy but can also be misused for illicit activities.