I think it is somehow legal already. It is seems to be considered as scam because of different opinions and perceptions but Banks did not really changed their minds about it.
In the Philippines, Banks and remittances are accepting bitcoins. But no stores available. If there are some, totally not spending that much because acquiring and earning bitcoins is very hard these days. I would spent somehow but for important things only.
Theres always two side in everything. The postive impact which is always accompanied by the negativity. In positive side, payments can be done easier that makes work easier, faster and convenient. The negative one, a fact that there are scammers and people who may use it for illegal acts,