EU to Ban Privacy Coins and Anonymous Wallets Under New AML Rules
The European Union is set to outlaw privacy-focused cryptocurrencies and anonymous wallets by 2027 as part of sweeping anti-money laundering reforms. The updated AMLR framework explicitly targets financial anonymity in digital assets, demanding full compliance with traditional finance standards.
Regulators draw a hard line: crypto may operate within the bloc, but only with complete transaction transparency. The ban covers all anonymous crypto accounts, forcing exchanges and service providers to implement rigorous identity verification. This move signals a pivotal shift in DeFi’s regulatory landscape, prioritizing traceability over cryptographic privacy.