Crypto Privacy as a Strategic Asset in Post-Surveillance Markets
In 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape is defined by a paradox: unprecedented regulatory scrutiny coexists with a surge in institutional and retail demand for privacy-preserving technologies. As surveillance tools like Nasdaq’s Market Surveillance platform enable real-time cross-market monitoring and automated fraud detection [1], investors are increasingly turning to on-chain privacy protocols to safeguard their assets. These protocols—exemplified by Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC)—are no longer niche curiosities but strategic assets in a post-surveillance financial ecosystem.
The Surveillance-Driven Shift Toward Privacy
Regulatory bodies such as the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the European Union’s…
