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Keonne Rodriguez on Bitcoin, Privacy, and Going to Prison

"We thought we were on the right side of the law," the Samourai Wallet co-founder tells Reason.

Reason · Apr 12

He's Serving 5 Years in Prison for Bitcoin Privacy Software

Keonne Rodriguez explains why he built a bitcoin privacy tool, discusses the federal charges that sent him to prison this week, and warns that his case could redefine the legal boundaries of financial privacy.

Reason · Dec 19, 2025

Trump Vowed To Stop Crypto Crackdowns. Samourai Wallet Proves He Hasn't.

If fairness in the justice system depends on wealth or political value, we’ve missed the point of justice entirely.

Reason · Nov 7, 2025

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The Government Fears This Privacy Tool

The Department of Justice indicted the creators of Samourai Wallet, an application that helps people spend their bitcoins anonymously.

Reason · May 9, 2024

Senator Blasts DOJ's Stance Over Self-Custody Crypto Wallets

Sen. Lummis, who has called for regulations that do not stunt innovations in the crypto space, on Wednesday called out the Biden administration for criminalizing the "core tenants of the Bitcoin network."

International Business Times · May 2, 2024

Groundhog Day for the Crypto Wars: The DOJ on Bitcoin Prowl

The government always has seemingly good reasons to sidestep people’s rights.

Reason · May 1, 2024

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