#EUPrivacyCoinBan Coins like Monero and Zcash were created with the aim of protecting users against abusive surveillance and giving them more control over their own funds. With the #EUPrivacyCoinBan, the right to privacy may be treated as a crime. It is necessary to find a balance between security and individual freedom. A simple and outright ban could end up affecting ordinary citizens and driving legitimate innovations away from the crypto ecosystem. The debate needs to be broadened before definitive decisions are made.