Hi,
First of all, I am a holder, and Bitcoin is for me is an investment, I intend to hold for at least 5 years, so the question asked in the topic title is the last thing in the world I want.
That being said, with China, and now this rumor about Russia, I have to ask this question: how do you deal with the possibility that one day Bitcoin could be illegal in most countries?
Is it a possibility?
It is likely/unlikely?
All opinions are welcome.
Regards.
There is no way to make sure that bitcoin will not be banned by the governments around the world. Instead the chance looks higher because the governments will be forced by the organized financial sector companies. Banks and lenders are already identified bitcoin as a threat to their business and that's why JMP chief Jamie and an African bank released the statement that "bitcoin is scam". I think some more countries will follow suit.
However, it is impossible for the governments to ban bitcoin completely. People k now about many techniques to bypass that ban and will continue to use bitcoin and other crypto currencies as per their wish. So I don't see a big reason to worry, at least as of now. However, if the governments start taxing on bitcoin transactions instead of banning it, it will make more sense and both parties will be benefited.