Yes, I listed categories where the linkage to unwilling victims was clear to make my point. Cryptocurrency has unwilling victims as well, but the linkage betwe

Yes, I listed categories where the linkage to unwilling victims was clear to make my point. Cryptocurrency has unwilling victims as well, but the linkage between cryptocurrency buyers and ransomware sellers is much less direct If you want a closer analogy, gambling is also something that happens between willing participants and is almost universally either regulated or outlawed. There are some good arguments that we need clearer, better regulations for cryptocurrency exchanges and a lower barrier of entry for low income/asset investors into securities. However, some level of regulation of cryptocurrency is clearly required and is not out of step how we handle other parts of the economy.