Monero (XMR) is a famously privacy-centric cryptocurrency, with features built into it that claim to make transactions untraceable and completely private. The IRS want to trace Monero transactions, which unlike Bitcoin are entirely private. A scheme called Pilot IRS Cryptocurrency Tracing could help the IRS trace those who have avoided paying tax, and assist in criminal investigations. The agency is looking to share a total of $625,000 to one or more contractors who assist them in their goal to break Monero, other anonymity-enhanced cryptocurrency, or Lightning or other.”]