**Crypto Under Scrutiny: Privacy Coins and Money Laundering Concerns**

A recent academic paper suggests that governments should target privacy-focused cryptocurrencies to combat money laundering. The paper, published in the Journal of Cybersecurity, outlines methods like 51% attacks and Sybil attacks to undermine trust in permissionless blockchains. However, it emphasizes these tactics should be a last resort, after exhausting other regulatory measures like blacklisting and sanctions.

The debate has intensified as some users speculate these tactics are being used against Monero (XMR), a privacy coin. Despite evidence that cash remains the primary tool for illicit activities, the U.S. continues to crack down on privacy-enhancing tools. Recently, a judge ruled that the case against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm could proceed, raising questions about the future of crypto mixers under strict regulations.

Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story.