美國政府加強對比特幣隱私增強者的執法力度

Seth For Privacy 討論了數位時代持續不斷的隱私之戰，重點介紹了最近 Tornado Cash 創始人被捕以及對基於暗網的比特幣混合器 Helix 的起訴。他強調 Samourai 錢包和 Sparrow 錢包等注重隱私的工具的重要性，並批評司法部對加密錢包的激進立場，認為這威脅到個人自由和法治。

US Government Intensifies Crackdown on Bitcoin Privacy Solutions

美國政府加強對比特幣隱私解決方案的打擊力道

Washington, D.C. - The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has escalated its enforcement efforts against Bitcoin privacy-enhancing services, raising concerns among privacy advocates and cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

華盛頓特區 - 美國司法部 (DOJ) 加大了針對比特幣隱私增強服務的執法力度，引起了隱私倡導者和加密貨幣愛好者的擔憂。

In recent months, the DOJ has charged the founders of Tornado Cash, a decentralized cryptocurrency mixer, with money laundering. The agency has also convicted the operator of Bitcoin Fog, another popular mixer, on similar charges.

近幾個月來，司法部指控去中心化加密貨幣混合器 Tornado Cash 的創始人洗錢。該機構還以類似的罪名對另一個受歡迎的混合器 Bitcoin Fog 的運營商定罪。

These actions have sparked unease within the Bitcoin community, with many expressing concerns that the government is overstepping its authority and encroaching on the privacy rights of individuals.

這些行為引發了比特幣社群的不安，許多人擔心政府越權並侵犯個人隱私權。

"Bitcoin is a bearer instrument, meaning that whoever holds the keys to a wallet controls the funds in that wallet," said Seth for Privacy, a leading expert on cryptocurrency privacy. "Privacy is essential for preserving financial freedom and protecting individuals from unwarranted surveillance."

加密貨幣隱私領域的領先專家 Seth for Privacy 表示：“比特幣是一種不記名工具，這意味著無論誰持有錢包鑰匙，都可以控制該錢包中的資金。” “隱私對於維護財務自由和保護個人免受不必要的監視至關重要。”

The DOJ's stance on Bitcoin privacy has also prompted concerns about the potential impact on the broader cryptocurrency industry.

美國司法部對比特幣隱私的立場也引發了人們對其對更廣泛的加密貨幣產業潛在影響的擔憂。

"If the government can shut down mixer services, it could have a chilling effect on the development and adoption of privacy-enhancing technologies," said CoinCenter, a non-profit organization dedicated to digital currency and blockchain research.

致力於數位貨幣和區塊鏈研究的非營利組織 CoinCenter 表示：“如果政府可以關閉混合服務，可能會對隱私增強技術的開發和採用產生寒蟬效應。”

The DOJ has argued that mixer services facilitate money laundering and other criminal activities. However, privacy advocates contend that these technologies are also used by legitimate users seeking to protect their financial privacy.

美國司法部認為，混合服務助長了洗錢和其他犯罪活動。然而，隱私倡導者認為，尋求保護其財務隱私的合法用戶也使用這些技術。

"There is a legitimate need for privacy in the digital age," said Jameson Lopp, a prominent Bitcoin security expert. "People should have the right to transact without having to expose their transaction history to the entire world."

著名比特幣安全專家 Jameson Lopp 表示：“數位時代對隱私的需求是合理的。” “人們應該有權進行交易，而不必向全世界公開他們的交易歷史。”

The crackdown on Bitcoin privacy solutions has led to some individuals seeking alternative methods to enhance their financial confidentiality.

對比特幣隱私解決方案的打擊導致一些人尋求替代方法來增強其財務機密性。

"Users are increasingly turning to non-custodial wallets like Sparrow Wallet, which provide greater control over private keys and transaction data," said Lopp. "These wallets can help protect users from surveillance and censorship."

Lopp 表示：“用戶越來越多地轉向 Sparrow Wallet 等非託管錢包，它們可以更好地控制私鑰和交易數據。” “這些錢包可以幫助保護用戶免受監視和審查。”

Despite the DOJ's efforts to curb Bitcoin privacy, the demand for these services remains strong.

儘管司法部努力遏制比特幣隱私，但對這些服務的需求仍然強勁。

"Privacy is a fundamental human right," said Seth for Privacy. "Individuals should not be forced to sacrifice their financial privacy in order to use Bitcoin."

「隱私是一項基本人權，」隱私權保護組織賽斯 (Seth for Privacy) 表示。 “個人不應該被迫犧牲自己的財務隱私來使用比特幣。”

The ongoing battle between the government and Bitcoin privacy advocates is likely to continue, with significant implications for the future of cryptocurrency and the protection of individual freedoms in the digital age.

政府和比特幣隱私倡導者之間正在進行的鬥爭可能會繼續下去，這對加密貨幣的未來和數位時代個人自由的保護具有重大影響。