They're just jealous that bitcoin has real, objective value because of what it can do, and their currency has none, only backed by authority that can be withdrawn. Let's ask the people in India if it's okay to have it made illegal to use certain notes. Saying bitcoin has no value doesn't make it so, but you know this. It just vastly amuses me that these pretend authorities think they can dictate reality with mere words. Either Carl is ignorant of the inherent value of bitcoin, or he is a liar. I would have to speak to him to be sure which.