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Privacy Could Become Crypto’s Next ‘Killer App,’ Bitwise CIO Says as Institutional Demand Surges

Institutional investors are increasingly seeking privacy-focused blockchain infrastructure, a trend that Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes could propel privacy into the role of the crypto industry’s next ‘killer app.’ According to a blog post cited by CoinDesk, Hougan pointed to a surge in capital flowing into projects designed to balance transaction confidentiality with regulatory compliance.

Over $1 Billion Flows Into Privacy-First Networks

Hougan noted that several enterprise-focused projects, including Circle’s Layer 1 chain Arc, Canton (CC), and Tempo, have collectively raised more than $1…