OK - this I think I understand. Not necessarily agree, but understand.
In the so-called 'free world' -- of which the USA, despite our accelerating slide into totalitarianism, is still a part -- all things not specifically legislated as being 'illegal' are fully legal. It may be different in other corners of the world. (Why would any people accept such a default?)
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Incidentally:
My claim was there are reasons other than illegal activities for true anonymity - an assertion by which I stand. Are you denying this assertion?
So let me get this straight, anything new that has no laws or regulations related to it is labeled as legal until stated otherwise? I was not aware that this was the case in the USA.
I do not deny that assertion, however I would say that one of the main reasons for complete anonymity are illegal activities. I do realize (as I'm part of such a group) that there are people who wish to stay outside of the system and stay anonymous. However, coins such as Bitcoin (needs a bit more work, i.e. something as confidential transactions ) with their "pseudoanonymity" should be enough.
A coin does not have to be completely anonymous by default else making it legal or proclaiming it as a currency is going to be harder.
Update: I never stated that I do not need anonymity.