Wasabi Wallet, operated by zkSNACKs, has announced a policy change that prohibits U.S. residents and citizens from using its coinjoin service. This restriction extends to downloading the Wasabi Wallet and utilizing its features, affecting U.S. permanent residents and individuals holding a U.S. passport. The decision follows closely on the heels of the Samourai indictment, suggesting a broader regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency services in the U.S., indicating that the crypto crackdown continues.
Zksnacks Bars US Users from #Wasabi Wallet in Wake of #Samourai Indictment https://t.co/4ZWbkmyCiI
zkSNACKs blocks U.S. users from Wasabi Wallet and other services https://t.co/opg3yOh6DH
🚨 NEW: Another one bites the dust. Popular Bitcoin wallet Wasabi Wallet now announces they are blocking US Residents and citizens from using the wallet. THE CRYPTO CRACKDOWN CONTINUES. https://t.co/6dNDY2UpEf
Wasabi Wallet announce they’re going to block US residents and citizens. https://t.co/at9CrKtDSV
JUST IN: If you are a 🇺🇸 US Citizen or Resident, you are not allowed to download Wasabi Wallet or use the Wasabi Wallet coinjoin feature 😮 This includes if you are a U.S. permanent resident or if you are an individual that holds a U.S. passport. https://t.co/YRT3iZJ1jP
The zkSNACKs coordinator is now blocking U.S. residents and citizens from using its coinjoin service.