I don't know how they are going to make it regulated in a way. Or in a way, does bitcoin need to be regulated in the first place? Even if they have managed to do that, what impact would it bring especially when you already have tons of other bitcoin exchangers around.
Now that someone with money stands to gain more in the absence of competition, expect that law enforcement against all traders not in complete compliance will start ratcheting up.
Remember, their goal is a monopoly. They will do what it takes to eliminate the competition, especially if it is as easy as subverting US law enforcement with bribes.
If you think the law enforcement doesn't take bribes, just have a look at the 'massage' and 'escort' sections of the phone book in any city where prostitution is illegal. What is obvious to you is also obvious to the police, but they aren't acting. Why in the world not? Could it possibly be because someone pays them off?
And if someone else pays them for getting competition eliminated from business, expect that it will happen.
Cryddit.