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Crypto OG Zooko on State of Digital and Financial Privacy in Crypto as Industry Evolves

Early cypherpunk Zooko Wilcox, CEO of Electronic Coin Company (ECC), the creator of privacy-focused, blockchain-based payments network Zcash, discusses the current state of privacy in crypto. "Everyone's everything has already been hacked and exploited," Zooko said. "At some point, it's going to be easier to buy a new Social Security Number from the dark web than to convince someone to take your real Social Security Number." Plus, the latest updates to Zcash, thoughts on CBDCs, and more.

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Fiat Remains Preferred Currency for Criminals Although Defi Protocols Are Becoming Popular Tools

As part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week, Avivah Litan, Vice President and Analyst at Gartner Research, discusses why cybercriminals can run, but can't hide in transparent cryptocurrency networks. Litan shares insights into criminal activity using fiat vs. crypto and the broader state of digital privacy. Plus, why have DeFi protocols become popular tools for money laundering. What's the one thing that criminals get wrong about crypto?

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What to Know About Crypto Mixers

Cryptocurrency mixers and the illicit activity often associated with them regularly make headlines. Yet, volume data suggests crypto coin mixing is not as prevalent as one might think. CoinDesk Research Analyst George Kaloudis breaks down the privacy implications of bitcoin mixers, clearing up the potentially false narrative surrounding their usage.

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Privacy Coin Monero in Focus

As part of CoinDesk's Privacy Week, Grid News Tech Reporter Benjamin Power shares insights into his latest report on privacy coin monero, which has come under fire for emerging as the alleged "crypto of choice" for cybercriminals. Plus, breaking down Monero's use cases and where it stands in the U.S. regulatory environment.

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CoinDesk Kicks Off Privacy Week

It's Privacy Week at CoinDesk, where it will be publishing articles all week on privacy issues ranging from corporate to government surveillance, to sharing of personal information, to private project challenges and beyond. CoinDesk Executive Editor Marc Hochstein shares insights into what readers can expect, discussing the state of play for digital and financial privacy.

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