Cornell University and Partners Launch Study on Financial Privacy in the U.S.

A two-year research initiative has been launched by the Bitcoin Policy Institute, payment application Fedi, and Cornell University to explore American attitudes towards financial privacy. According to PANews, the study will examine acceptable trade-offs and how regulations impact behavior. Cornell University's Brooks Tech Policy Institute will serve as the academic partner, with the first report expected in April 2026. The research will combine quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, focusing on public perceptions of privacy in daily transactions and trust in institutions. The aim is to provide empirical evidence for developers and policy debates on privacy tools amid a challenging regulatory environment.