Empire of Gain: Inside Trump’s Billion-Dollar Crypto Hustle
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Cryptocurrency and Political Corruption
This chapter explores the rise of cryptocurrency and its potential links to political corruption and economic instability in the U.S. It highlights the risks for small investors and the parallels to the 2008 financial crisis, drawing attention to the challenges faced by Trump's supporters due to deregulation. The discussion also critiques the implications of unregulated financial instruments on governance, accountability, and public health, while examining the intersection of criminal activity and cryptocurrency.
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