Ethereum developer Federico ‘Fede’ confirmed his intern’s release from Turkish detention after a 24-hour hold, where the young staffer was accused of aiding others in using Ethereum’s privacy tools for illegal purposes. The incident, which drew concern from the crypto community given recent scrutiny on blockchain privacy tools across the globe, has been clarified as a case of misuse rather than illegal activity. Details remain limited, but recent regulations have intensified focus on these technologies due to concerns about their potential for illicit transactions. 24-hour detention ended with Fede confirming his intern’s safety and freedom. The incident underscores the ongoing tension between blockchain innovation and legal enforcement, particularly in the realm of privacy tools.