KYC in Crypto: Navigating Regulatory Requirements While Preserving Privacy

🕵️ KYC: Friend or Foe?

By PWN
Mar 31, 2025, 6:23 PM
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A new analysis examines the ongoing challenge of KYC (Know Your Customer) requirements in cryptocurrency:

  • Why KYC continues to be mandatory despite decentralization goals
  • How it impacts user privacy and protocol development
  • Innovative approaches projects are taking to balance compliance and privacy

The article explores Know Your Peer alternatives and practical solutions for maintaining regulatory compliance while preserving crypto's core values.​

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