One of the reasons government is issuing statements against crypto is fear. The fear of people giving up on paper currency and adopting crypto which would be tantamount to economic depression. Or failure.

Second, this analogy of helping the poor and at the same time allowing bank to raise charges reminds me of what's happening in my home state (himachal)

The newly elected govt said that (in a press statement) we need to curb our expenses. Officers and employees should devise new ways to reduce consumption of all sorts.

In the evening the cabinet of ministers unanimously approved buying new Innovas for all the elected MLAs.

What stupidity. And what chicanery.