The Privacy Hypocrite Shame List
Companies that market themselves as privacy-focused but refuse to accept Monero ā the only truly private money.
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Delisted XMR
VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols.
Why shamed: VLC accepted Monero as a donation option for more than 8 years. Then suddenly removed it in spring 2026.
Delisted XMR
A free open source disk encryption software for Windows, Mac OSX and Linux. The premier encryption solution for FDE and encrypted containers.
Why shamed: XMR donation option suddenly dropped (https://veracrypt.io/en/Donation.html) without explanation after accepting it for years. Though to be fair to the dev, he in particular has a high threat profile due to the nature of the Veracrypt software he develops. He mentioned in his forum a few months ago that he was "gone for a few months", and early in 2026 his Microsoft developer account was banned. Perhaps that played a part in it? Maybe he saw it was banned and may have thought XMR donations played a part in the decision, and removed XMR in his panic?
Because of the pressure a dev like this gets, and due to his contribution to the privacy/security community, I would propose a "soft" shaming, since it may not be his fault/he felt he was forced to remove XMR as an option.
ARCHIVED PROOF that XMR used to be accepted, (at least) as recently as late 2024, but I'm almost positive XMR was still supported when I did my usual mid-year 2025 donations: https://archive.is/jOo6p
Because of the pressure a dev like this gets, and due to his contribution to the privacy/security community, I would propose a "soft" shaming, since it may not be his fault/he felt he was forced to remove XMR as an option.
ARCHIVED PROOF that XMR used to be accepted, (at least) as recently as late 2024, but I'm almost positive XMR was still supported when I did my usual mid-year 2025 donations: https://archive.is/jOo6p
Delisted XMR
Travala.com is a travel booking platform that offers flights, hotels, and activities worldwide, for cryptocurrency.
Why shamed: They listed Monero and advertised it big time in the Monero community.
After Binance quit their Monero support they silently delisted Monero.
After Binance quit their Monero support they silently delisted Monero.
Delisted XMR
Following the strengthening of the EU's AMLR, support for Monero
has been discontinued.
has been discontinued.
Why shamed: simply pushed law-abiding users toward riskier, unregulated channels.
Delisted XMR
Purism, is a computer technology corporation based in San Francisco.
Purism manufactures the Librem personal computing devices with a focus on software freedom, computer security, and internet privacy. In addition to hardware, Purism also maintains PureOS, an operating system along with Librem One, a suite of software as a service based on open standards.
Purism manufactures the Librem personal computing devices with a focus on software freedom, computer security, and internet privacy. In addition to hardware, Purism also maintains PureOS, an operating system along with Librem One, a suite of software as a service based on open standards.
Why shamed: Bold claims. Bold font size. At the center of their front page.
It reads: True Privacy. Real Security. Absolute Freedom.
Purism once a pioneer, accepting Monero directly ditched it for Coinbase commerce integration. Keeping marketing messages the same while degrading the product experience.
It reads: True Privacy. Real Security. Absolute Freedom.
Purism once a pioneer, accepting Monero directly ditched it for Coinbase commerce integration. Keeping marketing messages the same while degrading the product experience.
Delisted XMR
VPN Service
Why shamed: While previously a supporter of Monero, they dropped support in late 2022 for no particular reason.
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Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/vpns
Delisted XMR
A multi-coin wallet
Why shamed: They previously had monero as a coin and delisted it and have gone so far as making tweets claiming freedom is the goal https://nitter.net/exodus/status/2030662016420000065#m
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Monero alternative:
https://monerica.com/site/monero-gui-wallet
Delisted XMR
The Calyx Institute defends digital privacy, advances connectivity, and dedicates to a future where everyone has access to the resources and tools to remain securely connected.
Why shamed: They previously allowed crypto and specifically Monero for membership donations, but now only take credit card payments via PayPal.