Privacy is surely one of the main reason why people started and invested in Bitcoins and, as you so so well yourself, it is not surprising to see the IRS colluding with the Chinese trying to mingle in such affairs...

This single fact may very well bring forth a reassessment of the value of cryptos by many involved and therefore provide for a decentralization of investments toward Bitcoins into a much wider realm of cryptocurrencies that actually provide for a full anonymity. It wouldn't surprise me and actually greatly look forward to that day, especially now that we have the technology to do so.

Great article, as always, thanks! Namaste :)