21.03.2025
Mirjan Hipolito
Cryptocurrency and stock expert
21.03.2025

Brian Armstrong addresses crypto privacy concerns with Treasury

Brian Armstrong addresses crypto privacy concerns with Treasury @brian_armstrong: Armstrong on crypto privacy

Brian Armstrong, CEO and co-founder of Coinbase, highlighted the balance between privacy and security in the cryptocurrency world in a recent tweet.

Armstrong emphasized the importance of privacy for 'many law abiding citizens' while acknowledging the need to combat malicious actors in the crypto space. He stated that 'you cannot sanction open source code' as it poses 'a free speech issue'. Armstrong expressed satisfaction that this matter is being addressed and showed eagerness to collaborate with the Treasury to tackle misuse, which he estimates involves approximately 0.1% of crypto transactions. His comments underline ongoing industry debates surrounding regulation and the safeguarding of individual privacy rights.

This development is part of a broader discussion on ensuring cryptocurrencies serve the needs of legitimate users without compromising on financial system integrity.

In the previous news, tweet author Brian Armstrong discussed the need for financial inclusivity through staking benefits.

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