How? Well, you can start with the fact that it isn't over. If the objective had been to "revolutionize how we transact in less than 10 years" then you'd have a

How? Well, you can start with the fact that it isn't over. If the objective had been to "revolutionize how we transact in less than 10 years" then you'd have a point. Now consider the reason why we're talking about delay instead of outright ban. States and institutions seem to know (in so far as large organizations are capable) that a crypto currency will inevitably be required in the somewhat near future, and a ban would be a massive strategic handicap. Hence the delaying tactics, like refusing to issue tax guidance for a ridiculous length of time.