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Yeah but the example the author used had nothing to do with Bitcoin.

And you could also argue that if you took precautions you could setup an anonymous wallet that isn't directly linked to you.

You need to cash out at some point which is effectively impossible to do these days without going through paper work.

Bitcoin that can never be converted to fiat or used in a transaction that cannot be anonymous such as land or property purchas is worthless.