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zkSNACKs Bans U.S. Users from Wasabi Wallet and Other Services After Recent Developments

ACINQ and zkSNACKs Discontinue Services for U.S. Customers

ACINQ’s Phoenix Wallet and zkSNACKs’ Wasabi Wallet have made the decision to discontinue their services for customers in the United States in response to recent regulatory actions.

Concerns Over Regulatory Crackdown

Both companies have expressed concerns about the classification of self-custodial wallet providers as legitimate money service businesses following actions taken against other industry players.

zkSNACKs Bans U.S. Users

In an official statement, zkSNACKs announced the prohibition of U.S. users from utilizing its services due to recent announcements by U.S. authorities.

ACINQ’s Instructions to Users

ACINQ has given Phoenix Wallet users until a specified date to adjust to the upcoming changes, while Wasabi Wallet’s new policy was implemented immediately. ACINQ advised Phoenix Wallet users to drain their wallets without force-closing them to avoid significant on-chain fees.

Regulatory Focus on Self-Custodial Wallets

The recent regulatory focus on self-custodial wallets stems from concerns that they may facilitate illicit activities such as money laundering.

Legal Actions Against Industry Players

Consensys, the creator of MetaMask, and the co-founders of Samourai Wallet have faced legal actions related to their operations in the cryptocurrency space.

Global Regulatory Contrasts

While the U.S. regulatory landscape has become more stringent, European regulators have taken a slightly different approach towards anti-money laundering laws.

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