I don't necessarily think this is bad for crypto. Maybe it's the "system's" way of adopting something they can't fight (or they didn't want to fight in the first place).
Don't forget:
First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.
Mahatma Gandhi. 
Yup... that is the hilarious part.... that bit is great.
The disturbing part is BLYTHE MASTERS!!!!!!!!!! Nooooooooooooooooo