History is full of examples of authorities banning novel technologies out of fear, ideology, misunderstanding - often a combination of the 3. 1. Printing Press Bans (Ottoman Empire, 1485–1729) Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II banned the printing press, fearing "corruption of faith" and scribe unemployment. 2. Soviet Genetics Ban (1948–1964) Stalin banned the study of genetics saying Communist ideology rejects genetic heredity, favoring "socialist biology" 3. New York Bicycle Ban (NY, 1890-1900) New York authorities called the bicycle a "menace to public safety." 4. Connecticut Bans Bitcoin Strategic Reserves (2025-) @GovNedLamont signed a law prohibiting the state from accepting, holding, or investing in Bitcoin Welcome to the club Connecticut