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How Silicon Valley Became the ‘New Lobbying Monster’

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Cryptocurrency's Political Maneuvers and Attack Ads

This chapter explores how the cryptocurrency industry uses political lobbying, illustrated by an attack ad targeting a politician. It delves into the motivations for these efforts, focusing on the industry's desire to shift regulatory oversight to a more favorable agency while navigating scrutiny from government authorities.

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