The problem is our leaders are too lazy and corrupt to see a new potential currency and try to implement it into the current failing currency we have.  Even though we are technologically equipped to make BTC work it isn't given a real chance to thrive.  They would rather demonize it or try and control it then see people prosper for fear it may threaten their own pockets and the feeling of power they have.  I think that is why we see companies starting to accept it more and more and then the politicians will be forced to show their hand.