A Little Less Privacy: Cryptocurrency Transactions Under the Fourth Amendment

Robert A. Schwinger

For some, the appeal of using cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin includes the perception that they may offer greater privacy protections for financial transactions, including shielding them from law enforcement scrutiny. But a recent federal appellate ruling in a Fourth Amendment case suggests this perception may not align with current legal reality.

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