Hester Peirce on the role of the SEC, Financial Surveillance, and Crypto
Macro Musings with David Beckworth
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Navigating Financial Privacy in the Digital Age
This chapter explores the complexities of financial privacy amid advancing technologies and increasing surveillance. Using a personal anecdote, it highlights the evolution of privacy and advocates for a reevaluation of financial rights to balance individual liberties with law enforcement needs. The discussion encompasses the implications of innovations like cryptocurrencies and CBDCs, emphasizing the importance of developing privacy tools while mitigating potential abuses.
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