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Crypto enthusiast Preston Pysh has scrutinized the recent proposals by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) aimed at tracking all cryptocurrency transactions. He contends that these rules are in conflict with several US laws and the Constitution, and they do not align with the traditional scope of bank transfers. 
In the US, crypto industry lobbying is on the rise, with expenditures reaching $19 million in just the first three quarters of the year, surpassing the previous year's total. In 2022, the total lobbying budget reached $22 million, with FTX contributing significantly. 
The agency highlights that entities like HAMAS and other terrorist groups employ these mixers for illicit activities.
This designation acts as a form of sanction, with stringent reporting requirements for any associated financial transactions. 