Senior Bitcoin developer Jon Atack was arrested in El Salvador over the weekend and was released about an hour later, raising a slight sensation before he was released.
Atack, which contributed to Bitcoin core, was posted on Weibo platform X Confiscated his phone number and passport, which took him out of the outside world and exacerbated fears in the cryptocurrency circle.
Law enforcement initially told him that although he avoided the outcome, he could be taken to a nearby prison.
The dispute seems to be related to the divisions on property issues, rather than Atack’s crypto efforts. Stacy Herbert, director of the National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador and vocal supporter of Nayib Bukele, said defendant He is “violence against women”.
According to El Salvador’s 2012 law, it’s called Unparalleled Life (LEIV)Directly translated into “lifeless women’s lives”, violent speech and threats to women are criminal offenses.
Atack was released within minutes after being handcuffed, calling the officials “professional and friendly.” He thanks online supporters, explain“This is my first time attending the cuff, and God is willing to be the last one.”
