In what can only be described as a “legally hostile environment”, developers of privacy-enhancing and decentralized technologies face an uncertain and precarious legal future, with outcomes that often resemble a “kangaroo court” scenario. Courts are increasingly interpreting the act of writing code as equivalent to criminal activity if the tools are used for illicit purposes,…
The European Union’s stringent regulatory approach under the MiCA framework is stifling the development of digital assets, as seen in the delisting of Monero and Tether by Kraken and Coinbase. These measures, aimed at controlling privacy coins and stablecoins, undermine the foundational principles of cryptocurrency, which were built on decentralization, privacy, and financial freedom. By…
The recent breach of U.S. telecommunications networks by Chinese hackers highlights the dangers of government-mandated backdoors in digital systems. Despite being intended for lawful surveillance, these backdoors were exploited by bad actors, exposing sensitive communications and undermining national security. This incident underscores the flawed notion that backdoors can be secure, as any such vulnerability inevitably…
