Regulation of cryptocurrencies will become increasingly stringent because it will be considered a matter of national security. See this report from Chainalysis, which presents Russia, China, and North Korea as threats due to their use of cryptocurrencies. One of the largest government contractors in blockchain forensics, setting the stage for regulations. https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/2026-crypto-crime-report-introduction/

Consider the following: Do you think #Monero will be banned in most countries? If so, and if you're not a speculative investor, how will you use Monero? Most local merchants won't risk using it for fear of penalties and even imprisonment. They might even prohibit self-custody holdings. I believe the G7 countries will ban Monero in less than three years. Technocracy is being installed, and it detests people's privacy.