Crypto Clash: Privacy vs. Control in São Paulo

In São Paulo, a heated debate erupted during a crypto conference. The main topic? Privacy and freedom. Vinícius Brito, a crypto expert, sparked the crowd's enthusiasm. He said, "Privacy is like the body's immune system for freedom. " He believes that when privacy is attacked, freedom is next. Brito was responding to talks about using tech to fight crime. He thinks strict rules, like KYC, are just excuses for more government control. "First, they say it's for terrorism or trafficking, " he said. "But later, they use these rules to target political opponents. " He warned Brazil might become a "fiscal hell" by 2027. He sees peer-to-peer tech as the last defense. Guilherme Prado, from Bitget, agreed that strict rules push users to decentralized exchanges (DEXs). He said DEXs are growing fast because of regulation. Juliana Felippe, from Tools for Humanity, defended biometric checks. But the crowd loved Brito's warning about surveillance. Brito argued that crime isn't about money. It's about criminals. "We should focus on catching criminals, not treating everyone like a suspect, " he said. The crowd cheered. They agreed that strict rules aren't about safety. They're about control.