so if they can't get get the miners they go for the mining rig producers, introducing fees or something?
(I'm still sure US gov not just wants more regulation but at least a small part of the cake too, they won't let that pot of btc just stand there and look how it's growing and devaluing their fiat)
Who knows ...
It's obviously very unclear at the moment and they are making it up as they go along. But IF they decide miners are 'money- transmitters' and need a license, then there is a very weak link in the chain of anonymity, and that is the producers.
Much the same as the exchanges ...
Time will tell
I certainly don't have the answer
jup we will see.
if i compare it to mining gold, there are the big companys (with licences) digging in huge mines and there are the single individuals nibbling in their own hole or fishing around in some rivers (without need of license).
So at least licensing for mining pools or fee per mining-rig could come up the table.
whatever is happening at the exchanges right now...adaptation progress is good symbol
(integrate und regulate at least the production before that becomes a problem)