Dutch detain suspected developer of crypto mixer Tornado Cash


A representations of cryptocurrencies in this illustration taken January 24 2022. REUTERSDado RuvicIllustration

A representations of cryptocurrencies in this illustration taken, January 24, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dutch authorities on Friday said they had arrested a 29-year-old man believed to be a developer for the crypto mixing service Tornado Cash, which the United States put on its sanctions list this week.

The U.S. sanctions announced on Monday followed allegations that Tornado Cash was helping conceal billions in capital flows, including for North Korean hackers.

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