#EUPrivacyCoinBan - *Patrick Breyer*, Member of the European Parliament of Germany's Pirate Party, opposed this ban, stating it would reduce citizens' financial freedom.

- *Ledger* CEO, Pascal Gauthier, referred to these regulations as "a massive surveillance system," which would threaten Europe's financial freedom.

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✅ *Advice for you*

- Use *self-custody wallets*, where you control your own private key.

- If using *hosted wallets*, complete the KYC (Know Your Customer) process.

- Be aware of local regulations before using *privacy coins*.

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If you want, I can provide you with a *self-custody wallet setup guide* or a *list of valid crypto transactions in the EU*. Would you like that?