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Misinformation and Political Repercussions in Cryptocurrency
This chapter delves into the repercussions faced by politicians who supported a document containing debunked information on crypto transactions that was sent to the White House. It explores potential electoral consequences of spending political capital on false claims. The discussion also covers changing perceptions of Bitcoin on Wall Street, recent legal victories for Bitcoin miners, energy usage in mining, and the concept of speculative attacks in acquiring Bitcoin.