Monero (XMR) is off to a record start this year, alongside several other privacy coins. This demand has been brought on by several factors, including increased scrutiny on other projects, CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies), and regulatory pressure. New regulations, such as the CLARITY Act, will require in-depth tracking of crypto assets. As such, privacy advocates continue to migrate to projects that provide another layer of protection. This demand can be seen by recent market movements, including the fact that the privacy coin sector has seen trading volume increase by +62% to surpass $7.4B recently. {chart} ... (full story)