> For example, governments could fail to recognize cryptocurrencies as valid contracts thus voiding the benefit of legal systems. Another one is that courts co

> For example, governments could fail to recognize cryptocurrencies as valid contracts thus voiding the benefit of legal systems. Another one is that courts could treat coins as chattels rather than legal tender / negotiable instruments. In that case cryptocoins that were stolen would thereafter be tainted and subsequent holders would be a risk for liability for trading stolen goods (even if they are other otherwise innocent third parties).