Bitcoin “Mixer” That Anonymizes Transactions Shaken With $60 Million Penalty From FinCEN

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) recently hit the founder and primary operator of both Helix and Coin Ninja with a $60 million civil monetary penalty. These companies served as “mixers” or “tumblers” for virtual currencies such as Bitcoin. A “mixer” or “tumbler” accepts currency and transmits it in a manner designed to prevent tracing the transmission back to its source......
By: Vinson & Elkins LLP

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