Cryptocurrency mixers face a dilemma between preserving financial privacy freedom and embracing increased compliance measures to avoid U.S. scrutiny. Despite their reputation, mixers provide a legitimate service by keeping cryptocurrency transactions private. However, criminals using mixers to launder millions of dollars may threaten the legitimate use of these services by ordinary users seeking financial privacy when using cryptocurrencies. The article explores the role of mixers in financial privacy and the challenges they face in adapting to regulatory scrutiny, especially from U.S. authorities. (Source: Cointelegraph)