I had a similar reaction to the article. They're ready to let go of the old control mechanisms because they have new control mechanisms ready to take its place. I also think cryptocurrencies and encryption technologies are being "discovered" and released for everyone's use because they likely have a Quantum Computer and AI that can crack the algorithms. So let the people have the technology and think they're "free" now that it's become irrelevant. Once everyone voluntarily moves to crypto currencies with the perception of security, their AI/Quantum computers will control and manipulate it all. We're seeing a false renaissance which is being allowed as it signifies a dying off of the old system of order.