https://www.123articleonline.com/rss/author/296722/anime-sproutArticles written by Anime Sprout from 123ArticleOnline.comen-usCopyright (c) 123ArticleOnline.com All rights reserved. https://www.123articleonline.com/articles/1215554/the-us-government-wants-to-ruin-bitcoin-over-christmas The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network proposed new Bitcoin and cryptocurrency regulations on Friday, December 18th, at 4:20, just as Bitcoin's price was heading to a record high. The US government is looking to have private digital wallet holders identify themselves to exchanges when making transactions with Bitcoin and other digital assets. Comments on the proposed Bitcoin legislation are open for 15 days, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Players in the industry and the EFF are already criticizing the government's rushed timetable.