Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced for Unlicensed Crypto Mixing

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of the popular privacy-focused cryptocurrency wallet Samourai Wallet, was sentenced to five years in federal prison on November 6, 2025, for operating an unlicensed crypto mixing service. This landmark case signifies a significant step forward in the U.S. government’s efforts to curb the use of such services for illicit activities.