I don't know why some people are resisting regulation. I think regulation is almost inevitable. Bitcoin has gained value and we can buy things with it. Bitcoin is not digital coupons any more and millions worth of bitcoin are trades every day and can be transmitted across the world. Regulated exchanges are important to bring bitcoin mainstream. The more regulated exchanges around the world the better.
Regulation can be state sponsored or from the market itself. Typically, the big shots lobby the govt to get their needs met and that has been the root of all of our problems. But when the Underwriter's Labrotaries,the private market clerk, clarifies their position - markets take a look because of their reputation. Rep runs the free market in case the new folks have no idea.