They could yes. This would be the smart move for the government. Regardless, it is important we remember how the power organization has played out in our world. It may not necessarily be the government at the top with the most power, but rather the fiat money spigots and those whoring to get themselves wet with it.
Either way this power was stripped from Fiat specialists the second bitcoin was created. They now are on borrowed time. Whatever power they have has been granted to them by people who don't know about the bitcoin boat that awaits them. #Spreadtheword #Optout #Freedom