I have listened to a couple of podcasts where they theorize that Bitcoin may have been started by the NSA as a way to get people hooked on the idea of an all digital currency and to drain capital out of the system.  One of the biggest problems central banks face is the massive amount of currency sitting outside the banking system.  If you are a conspiracy theorist - it makes perfect sense to hook people in and then destroy capital - since the ultimate goal seems to be total control of every aspect of people's lives.  Do not underestimate the depths of deceit, underhandedness and lies of govt.