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Ethereum Core Dev ‘Safe and Free’ After Being Detained in Turkey
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An Argentine developer, specialized in DeFi, was arrested in Turkey following an official accusation related to a privacy protocol in Ethereum. The case generated concern in the crypto community and was resolved thanks to international efforts. *** The developer's arrest occurred when he arrived in Izmir for business meetings and a DeFi project. He was charged by the Turkish Interior Ministry for a case linked to Tornado Cash. He achieved his re…
Ethereum developer detained for hours in Turkey over alleged misuse of Ethereum
Ethereum developer, Federico Carrone, known pseudonymously as Fede’s Intern, has finally left Turkey after being detained for hours. In a post on X, the developer said that authorities detained him in Izmir upon allegations that he was helping people to misuse the network. The developer who works on Zero Knowledge (ZK) technology and is involved in several other Ethereum infrastructure projects said on X that he was stopped at the airport over a…
Crypto developer walks free from Turkish custody after privacy protocol research triggers detention - Coin Surges
Blockchain developer known as Fede’s Intern confirmed his release from Turkish custody on August 11 after authorities detained him over alleged connections to Tornado Cash. The developer posted on X that international intervention secured his freedom following a brief detention at Izmir airport. Turkish police detained the developer upon arrival in Izmir, where he planned to meet with local builders and explore decentralized finance project oppo…
“Ethereum Misuse” Spells Trouble For Developer, Detained In Turkey
In the latest Ethereum news, authorities have detained a developer in the Turkish city of Izmir on charges of “Ethereum misuse.” The developer, pseudonymously known as “Fede’s Intern,” shared a series of posts on X on 10 August 2025, stating that local authorities notified his lawyer about possible charges he could face. However, Fede’s intern categorically denied any charges against him, stating, “It’s obviously wrong, we are just infra builder…
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