The proposed #EUPrivacyCoinBan threatens not only the future of privacy-centric cryptocurrencies but also the broader principles of financial freedom and personal sovereignty. Coins like Monero and Zcash offer critical protections in a world where surveillance is increasingly normalized. Banning them won’t stop bad actors—it will only criminalize legitimate users seeking financial privacy, such as journalists, activists, or individuals living under oppressive regimes. Rather than outlawing innovation, the EU should develop smarter regulatory frameworks that protect citizens without compromising fundamental rights. Privacy is not a crime. We must resist this overreach and defend the digital privacy of all.