Never before in history has there been a tool so powerful in the hands of the "common man". Governments and bankers not only wish to control blockchain based currencies, but they fear what not controlling them can and will eventually lead to. They (governments and banks) are going to do whatever is necessary to acquire and secure that total control - and that's what we see happening all over the world... The US and China are not alone, the same actions are being taken in India, Iran, Russia, Brazil, etc, etc, etc... Wherever there is a central bank, you will see "they" take control by any means necessary.
Amchel Rothschild wrote: "Give me control of a nation's money supply, and I care not who makes its laws"
It's up to us to make sure "crypto" remains free and open...