Samourai Wallet’s Case: Lessons on Compliance and Innovation in Crypto
The crypto world is buzzing with the recent guilty pleas of founders at Samourai Wallet. It’s a pivotal moment, no doubt, and it raises some pretty important questions about compliance, privacy, and what’s next for decentralized finance. I thought I’d take a moment to share my thoughts on this whole situation and what it might mean for fintech startups trying to find their footing in a tricky regulatory environment.
What It Means for Compliance in Crypto
With crypto being what it is—innovative yet contentious—regulators have turned their gaze to it. Compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations is becoming more than just a buzzword. The recent case of Samourai Wallet is a strong indicator…
