Crypto tumblers

Assma Sabbhet and Henry M. Kim

Chapter 11 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and DLT, 2026, pp 56-59 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Crypto tumblers, or mixers, are privacy-preserving mechanisms within decentralized systems using blockchain technology or distributed ledger technologies. Crypto tumblers are tools that disrupt the traceability of digital transactions, shielding individuals and organizations (users) from financial surveillance by enhancing anonymity. However, their potential misuse for illicit purposes, such as money laundering, has sparked significant regulatory and ethical debates. This chapter explores the inner workings and applications of crypto tumblers, as well as their economic and social implications.

Keywords: Cryptocurrency; Blockchain privacy; Crypto tumblers; Anti-money laundering; Financial regulation; Transaction anonymity (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781035339952
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://www.elgaronline.com/doi/10.4337/9781035339969.00017 (application/pdf)
Our link check indicates that this URL is bad, the error code is: 403 Forbidden

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:elg:eechap:23612_12

Ordering information: This item can be ordered from
http://www.e-elgar.com

Access Statistics for this chapter

More chapters in Chapters from Edward Elgar Publishing
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Jack Sweeney ().