Since bitcoin was created as a decentralized cryptocurrency, meaning authorities should not be involved, there should be no need for regulations. However, authorities want to keep control and take their share by tax. To protect the consumer that is...
On the other hand, with so many scams, perhaps it's bettee to have regulations. Since we do not self regulate.
The issue on Regulation on Bitcoin is never ending concern by the business community, financial institution of the government with resistance on the Digital Crypto currency trading, the entry of Bitcoin or crypto currency in the market change the outlook of financial market trading. Yes, it does affect the price value of Bitcoin, we had seen the ups and down of Bitcoin in the market preview. The good news is, there are some financial institution a bit liberal on Bitcoin as digital currency, with the growing numbers of investors coming in which indicate that Bitcoin is acceptable in the market.