Bos: Privacy is a fundamental right, not a loophole

Financial Surveillance & Regulation - The discussion revolves around the necessity of financial surveillance in the context of blockchain and crypto, questioning whether a lack of privacy should be the default in financial transactions [1][2] - The industry acknowledges the need to balance compliance and regulations with the fundamental right to privacy, especially as markets move onchain [3][5] - The industry is exploring privacy-enhancing technologies like zero-knowledge proofs to ensure compliance while maintaining privacy and avoiding data breaches [5] Emerging Technologies & Security - The report considers emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing as potential threats to privacy and cryptography [6][7][8] - The industry is developing and utilizing post-quantum resistant cryptography to address potential threats from quantum computing [9] - The industry emphasizes the importance of cryptography being at the forefront of discussions regarding emerging technologies and their impact on privacy [9] Tokenization & Transparency - The report discusses the implications of tokenizing equity markets and the level of transparency required [2][4] - The industry questions whether increased transparency is necessarily a positive development [3]