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 builders.”
He elaborated that his lawyer has advised him to limit his online comments and shares. In the meantime, he encouraged his followers to reach out to trusted contacts who could defend his position.
The developer has identified himself as a seasonal entrepreneur, leading companies across over a dozen sectors. According to Fede’s Intern post on X, he works from Europe and actively collaborates on projects with government entities.
“If we’re the villains here, I genuinely don’t know what to say. Everything we do is transparent,” he wrote.
I’m in Turkey, Izmir. They are telling my lawyer that I helped people to misuse @ethereum and I might have a charge. You can imagine what it means. It’s obviously wrong, we are just infra builders.
I can’t say much because I don’t have information and I don’t know if I will…
— Fede’s intern
(@fede_intern) August 10, 2025
He said that he has reached out to high-level connections in various countries, including the US, UAE, Europe, and parts of Asia, noting that his friends in various jurisdictions were also contacting the Turkish authorities on his behalf.
Regarding the accusation that he facilitated improper use of Ethereum, Fede’s Intern has affirmed his willingness to cooperate with the Turkish or any authority.
He added that his legal team was handling the matter and suggested that he might soon depart for Europe via a private jet.
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Ethereum News: Allegations Around Ethereum Misuse Still Unclear
So far, the term misuse of Ethereum remains undefined, leading the crypto community to speculate on the nature of the allegation.
Some X users suggested that the confusion may stem from translation errors or misinterpretations of Ethereum’s technical frameworks. Others, meanwhile, view this development as a sign of heightened regulatory aggression in the region.
Despite all this, several key questions remain unanswered, such as whether the charges against Fede’s Intern are personal or directed at a related entity.
Is his detention part of a broader crackdown recently announced by Turkey’s interior ministry? Most importantly, what exactly is being classified as Ethereum misuse?
Fede’s Intern has promised to disclose more information on the matter once he leaves Turkey and receives legal clearance to speak.
they brought me to this room now and amazing food. in 3 hours it seems i will be able to get out with a private jet to europe. i will sleep tomorrow. we already have a team of lawyers working on this. thanks to everyone helping, sorry if i can’t answer every message.
love… pic.twitter.com/BUvyE8QHej
— Fede’s intern
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Fede’s Intern Delayed Announcing His Detention, Fearing Online Scepticism
While Fede’s Intern plans to exit Turkey and seek legal recourse before taking up this matter again, in his posts, he discussed a series of unexpected moments during his time in custody, and that he had initially held off on the plan of going public.
Fede’s Intern explained that he didn’t go public sooner because he anticipated online scepticism, and partly because he was waiting for clearance from his lawyer to speak online.
“I don’t know what the heck I win by inventing that this happened to me,” he wrote.
The developer’s detention has sparked comparisons to the arrest of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan, who was taken into custody in Nigeria alongside Nadeem Anjarwalla.
Both cases have intensified scrutiny over whether governments are overstepping in treating blockchain infrastructure professionals.
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Key Takeaways
- Turkish authorities have levied charges of “Ethereum Misuses” on a European developer, leading to his detention in Izmir, a city in Turkey
- Authorities have not shared any data regarding what constitutes an “Ethereum Misuse”
- Debates on this matter on X suggest a translation error or a case of heightened regulatory aggression in the region
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