CoinWorld news: A Strike user stated that after receiving a Lightning Network transfer of about $5 via Wallet of Satoshi, the platform requested the sender's name, warning that funds could be returned otherwise. The user questioned the requirement, saying it conflicts with Bitcoin's privacy principles. In response, Strike CEO Jack Mallers said: "Unfortunately, UK regulatory requirements force us to do this. It does not represent our values, but we must comply with local laws to continue operating in the UK."

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DustyAlpha
· 4h ago
Conflict between compliance and privacy, an old issue.
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SecondaryMarketDeserter
· 4h ago
Jack Mallers' response this time is quite helpless. The regulatory pressure is indeed heavy, but what about user privacy?
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NFTeaTime
· 4h ago
Wallet of Satoshi caught in the crossfire, Strike's fault.
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GlassDomeObservatory
· 4h ago
Lightning was originally designed for speed and anonymity, but now the recipient has to know the payer's name — what's the difference from a bank transfer?
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