Ethereum Developer Freed After Detention in Turkey

A prominent Ethereum developer, Federico ‘Fede’s Intern’ Carrone, was detained by Turkish authorities at Izmir airport on August 11th, 2025, over allegations of Ethereum misuse. The developer’s release follows community support and the clarification that his work centered on developing infrastructure and researching privacy and zero-knowledge technologies. While initial concerns were raised regarding potential legal frameworks for blockchain technology, Carrone stated he focused on research that aimed to improve blockchain security and not to facilitate illegal activities. .