The feds are contemplating the potential for regulations which would essentially erode one of the most popular aspects of cryptocurrency – its anonymity.
During a panel discussion, three United States government officials expressed their sentiment on the potential for future regulations that could seriously affect the way Bitcoin, as well as other cryptocurrencies, are perceived and exploited.
Hinting that the government is contemplating a regulatory hit towards the anonymity offered by some virtual currencies, Sujit Raman, assistant deputy attorney general at the Justice Department, said:
