Nicely presented piece. The conspiracy theories and associated accusations are symptomatic of some large problems cryptocurrency faces going forward. It is bad enough that the Chicken Little mentality has afflicted some longtime enthusiasts. But as Bitcoin and the other alt-coins become more popular, so shall the collective voice of the jealous and ever-fearful among us.

Listen people. You make a choice when you invest money. If there is fraud - active deception and lying - we already have laws for that. But if it just doesn't go your way that is on YOU, regardless of what opinions your factored into YOUR decision. Do not invest what you cannot lose... and you cannot lose :-P