Crypto and government regulation—can they actually work together? Absolutely. But here's the thing: most blockchain networks are still treating regulation like it's some kind of bug. They're working overtime to dodge it, sidestep it, do anything but face it head-on. Look, this strategy screams short-term thinking in 2026. If the industry genuinely wants mainstream adoption and long-term sustainability, playing cat-and-mouse games with regulators isn't the move. The real winners won't be the ones running from oversight—they'll be the ones engaging with it intelligently.