EU Crypto Regulation to Ban Privacy Coins – Are You Affected?
Mustafa Mulla3 May 20253 min read
If you’re a crypto user living in the EU or planning to use European crypto platforms, big changes are coming. The European Union has passed a powerful new law, the Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), which will change how crypto works in Europe starting July 1, 2027. Meanwhile, anonymous wallets or privacy-focused coins will be banned completely.
Here is the list of coins, check if you hold any. If you do, here’s what you might need to consider next.
No More Anonymous Crypto or Privacy Coins
The days of anonymous crypto accounts are nearing an end, as the European Union takes a firm step toward tighter oversight. This major change is part of the EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), which aims to stop illegal activity by making all crypto transactions traceable.
In addition to banning anonymous accounts, the regulation includes a direct ban on tokens that enhance privacy and obscure transactions. Meanwhile, any crypto transaction over €1,000 will now require full ID verification.
No matter what platform you use, bank, app, or crypto exchange, you’ll need to complete full KYC (Know Your Customer) checks to use their services
List of Coins Which Are Banned
The EU’s new rules will make it illegal for crypto platforms to list or support privacy coins. This includes popular tokens like Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), and Dash (DASH) — all known for hiding user transactions.
If you currently hold any of these coins, you’ll need to plan and explore your options before the ban takes effect in July 2027.
Meet AMLA – The New Crypto Watchdog
To make sure these rules are followed, the EU is setting up a brand-new authority called AMLA (Anti-Money Laundering Authority). Starting in 2027, AMLA will directly oversee larger crypto platforms that operate in at least six EU countries. Around 40 major players are expected to be selected for direct monitoring.
Companies handling over €50 million in transactions or serving more than 20,000 customers in a single country will fall under this watch.
What Should Crypto Users Do Now?
If you’re using platforms that offer anonymous services or privacy coins, it’s time to start planning ahead. Over the next two years, crypto firms will begin making changes to follow these new rules.
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FAQs
- Monero (XMR), Zcash (ZEC), and Dash (DASH) are among the privacy coins banned under the AMLR starting in 2027.
