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Everybody Loves Your Money
Everybody Loves Your Money
Business
Brandon Marcus

Is Your Digital Wallet Tracking Every Step Without Consent?

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That sleek little app storing your cards and crypto isn’t just keeping tabs on your purchases. Behind the screen, it can collect behavioral data, track locations, and even map spending habits.

Many wallets quietly link transactions to ad networks, painting a vivid profile of your lifestyle. It’s not about just where money goes, but how, when, and why. The question is whether users agreed to that level of surveillance—or if it’s just happening in the background.

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