Why Non-Compliance is Key to Bitcoin’s Success

Why Non-Compliance is Key to Bitcoin’s Success

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong argues that privacy advocates could gain the most from compliance since it will make them rich. But could non-compliance be even more lucrative for Bitcoin? Compliance Will Make Who Rich? Armstrong defines compliance as “working with regulators, law enforcement, banks, etc.” and touts the fact that as much as 20% of Coinbase....


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