This article is worth a read and really gets back to the big picture of what makes cryptocurrency a revolutionary invention. It also shows how government could use this opportunity to move back to the custodians of sound gold backed currency. Ie Governments can get out of the monetary policy business while providing a financial foundation to the people.
Keep Your Hands Off Cryptocurrency, Economist Tells World Governments - CCN via BTCnews on iOS
https://www.ccn.com/keep-your-hands-off-cryptocurrency-economist-tells-world-governments