#EUPrivacyCoinBan refers to growing concerns about the European Union potentially banning or heavily restricting privacy-focused cryptocurrencies such as Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), and Dash. These so-called "privacy coins" are designed to provide enhanced anonymity by obscuring transaction details, which regulators argue could facilitate money laundering and illicit activities.

In March 2025, the European Parliament passed new anti-money laundering (AML) legislation that includes strict measures targeting anonymous crypto transactions. One controversial aspect of this legislation is the potential prohibition of privacy coins within the EU. The regulation mandates that crypto service providers must be able to identify parties in a transaction, which is incompatible with the core design of privacy coins.

Critics argue this is a disproportionate attack on privacy rights and financial freedom, claiming it could drive innovation and capital out of the EU. Supporters, however, emphasize the need for transparency in financial systems to combat crime and terrorism financing.

While the legislation does not explicitly name coins to be banned, the language effectively outlaws services that cannot comply with full traceability. This has sparked debates across the crypto community, raising questions about the future of privacy in digital finance under increasingly strict global regulations.