Shapeshift's CIO is an advisor for law enforcement groups including the 'Blockchain Intelligence Group'

https://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/6q319b/shapeshifts_cio_is_an_advisor_for_law_enforcement/

For this reason, SamouraiWallet is looking to integrate an auto-exchanger that is not shapeshift.io.

They also publish all transactions (amounts, times, currencies) on a public API, e.g. https://shapeshift.io/recenttx/100

Check this enlightening topic: /r/Bitcoin/comments/59c1kg/expect_no_privacy_from_shapeshift/


Comments


[6 Points] gangstahippy:

so shapeshift can see whats coming in, and the amounts, but if you convert to monero.. that invalidates being traced if the coins going in are not linked to your real identity.


[4 Points] Hairybristols:

Use Changelly.com instead .5% fee


[2 Points] basgin:

LE for the WIN!


[1 Points] DNM_FuckFace:

Damn I loved the no fee :(


[1 Points] millsdmb:

shapeshift.io