美国政府加大对比特币隐私增强者的执法力度

Seth For Privacy 讨论了数字时代持续不断的隐私之战，重点介绍了最近 Tornado Cash 创始人被捕以及对基于暗网的比特币混合器 Helix 的起诉。他强调 Samourai 钱包和 Sparrow 钱包等注重隐私的工具的重要性，并批评司法部对加密钱包的激进立场，认为这威胁到个人自由和法治。

US Government Intensifies Crackdown on Bitcoin Privacy Solutions

美国政府加大对比特币隐私解决方案的打击力度

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.

华盛顿特区 - 美国司法部 (DOJ) 加大了针对比特币隐私增强服务的执法力度，引起了隐私倡导者和加密货币爱好者的担忧。

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.

近几个月来，司法部指控去中心化加密货币混合器 Tornado Cash 的创始人洗钱。该机构还以类似的罪名对另一个受欢迎的混合器 Bitcoin Fog 的运营商定罪。

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.

这些行为引发了比特币社区的不安，许多人担心政府越权并侵犯个人隐私权。

"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."

加密货币隐私领域的领先专家 Seth for Privacy 表示：“比特币是一种不记名工具，这意味着无论谁持有钱包钥匙，都可以控制该钱包中的资金。” “隐私对于维护财务自由和保护个人免受不必要的监视至关重要。”

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

美国司法部对比特币隐私的立场也引发了人们对其对更广泛的加密货币行业潜在影响的担忧。

"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.

致力于数字货币和区块链研究的非营利组织 CoinCenter 表示：“如果政府可以关闭混合服务，可能会对隐私增强技术的开发和采用产生寒蝉效应。”

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.

美国司法部认为，混合服务助长了洗钱和其他犯罪活动。然而，隐私倡导者认为，寻求保护其财务隐私的合法用户也使用这些技术。

"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."

著名比特币安全专家 Jameson Lopp 表示：“数字时代对隐私的需求是合理的。” “人们应该有权进行交易，而不必向全世界公开他们的交易历史。”

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

对比特币隐私解决方案的打击导致一些人寻求替代方法来增强其财务机密性。

"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：“用户越来越多地转向 Sparrow Wallet 等非托管钱包，它们可以更好地控制私钥和交易数据。” “这些钱包可以帮助保护用户免受监视和审查。”

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

尽管司法部努力遏制比特币隐私，但对这些服务的需求仍然强劲。

"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."

“隐私是一项基本人权，”隐私保护组织赛斯 (Seth for Privacy) 表示。 “个人不应该被迫牺牲自己的财务隐私来使用比特币。”

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.

政府和比特币隐私倡导者之间正在进行的斗争可能会继续下去，这对加密货币的未来和数字时代个人自由的保护具有重大影响。