This is why I also hope that Bitcoin won't see any native privacy enhancement features implemented. This is the start of a new move that Japan has started, and now we see the UK adapt to it too, and more countries will follow soon.
That's a bit ironic, coming from someone with a signature of a Bitcoin mixer. Without more privacy features/functionalities bitcoins will entirely cease to be fungible, turning Bitcoin into Paypal 2.0.
Great step forward for those who value privacy. These coins shouldn't be listed on centralized bucketshop exchanges that don't value your privacy.
Technically speaking, the value of these coins doesn't really matter when it comes to their utility. Those who need their privacy go in and out pretty quickly. Not many (ignoring speculators) end up holding these coins for prolonged periods of time. I would say more global delistings of these coins, please.
I'm no fan of Coinbase, but if few users are using a privacy coin, those who seek privacy are more likely to be identifiable. Delisting on a major site like Coinbase will lower the coin's popularity.