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As governments tighten oversight, privacy coins like Monero and Zcash become more attractive but also increasingly risky. Major exchanges have already delisted Monero, citing regulatory concerns. The liquidity and ease of access to these coins are shrinking, creating a squeeze on privacy-focused assets.

Meanwhile, privacy tools such as mixers and coin joins face regulatory pushback and potential legal risks, raising the possibility that entire categories of privacy-preserving technologies could be stigmatized or outlawed.

The Market Divide: Two Diverging Paths

In essence, 2026 could herald a bifurcation in the crypto landscape: