So many countries trying to regulate cryptocurrencys now. Think it will only be a matter of time before they go after more and more trading platforms and websites who use cryptocurrencys in a bid to regulate it as best they can. If they dont succeed we will most prob see more and more countries trying to ban it alltogether.
Regulators in the U.S., Singapore, Japan and China are looking into regulatory measures to control the growth in digital tokens.
(UK Treasury is planning tighter regulation of Bitcoin, hoping to prevent the likes of money laundering and terrorism being paid for with cryptocurrency. ... Treasury said it intends to regulate the digital currency to bring it in line with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financial legislation.)
A lack of clarity in South Korea's plans to regulate cryptocurrencies may be of concern, but experts continued to sound upbeat about developments in the space.
Nordic banking giant Nordea has banned its 31,000 employees from trading in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
I think once Europe starts its regulation a lot of other countries will follow ...
I thing that word "Regulate" is too general to speak like that. Laws are required for society to function and freedom is not equal to anarchy. I embrace thoughtful regulations of bitcoin especially when it touches already regulated world.
Good example for me: When using fiat I agree to play by the banking rules, regardless of transaction. Why would I be exempt from those while exchanging bitcoin for fiat?
Russian proposed regulations for example will state that bitcoin (or other coins) won't be accepted as a payment method in Russia, however you will be able to buy/sell/own bitcoin from/to licensed sellers (exchanges/brokers). I think it is more than reasonable regulation, because it regulates your interaction with society, not your personal possession of something.