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The politics of crypto: regulation, lobbying, and government influence on blockchain policy.

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US Treasurys face a $1.7 trillion EU “dump” over Greenland, forcing shift to Bitcoin if dollar safety vanishes

European leaders eye U.S. Treasurys as Greenland leverage, risking a one-month yield shock on Americans.

As policy optimism wanes, crypto investors confront market mechanics and macroeconomic ripple effects.

In a Senate Banking hearing, Brad Sherman pressed on taxpayer support and Bessent flatly said it’s outside Treasury’s authority.

Where did the $187 million Trump payout really come from, and who are the hidden WLFI owners with veto power?

We’re about to see what happens when the Federal Reserve swaps boring conservatism for Trump era populist messaging.

Warsh's appointment suggests shifts in digital currency strategy, as he champions a digital dollar yet respects Bitcoin's technological potential.

Prices fall to almost exactly the level required to liquidate the 10/10 Hyperliquid trader who made over $100M in October.

CLARITY Act doesn’t ban DeFi, but its hidden choke point could decide which on-chain routes survive.

The unresolved stablecoin-rewards debate signals pivotal market outcomes hinging on Senate's CLARITY Act deliberations.