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Bitcoin Developer Jon Atack Briefly Arrested in El Salvador After Neighborly Dispute

Summary by Coin Desk
Senior Bitcoin developer Jon Atack was arrested in El Salvador over the weekend following a dispute with a neighbor, sparking an online flurry of concern before he was freed about an hour later.Atack, who contributes to Bitcoin Core, posted on microblogging platform X that police confiscated his phone and passport, cutting him off from the outside world and fueling fears in crypto circles.Law enforcement initially told him he could be sent to a …

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David Uhlíř, a former constitutional judge, will complete his report on the progress of the bitcoin case in mid-August. However, he would also like to speak with the billion-dollar donor, Tomáš Jiřikovský.

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Bitcoin.com broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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