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This chapter examines Donald Trump’s anticipated inauguration and his stance as a pro-crypto president, alongside the potential impact on market fluctuations and economic trends leading to 2025. The discussion also covers recent developments, including Elon Musk's SEC issues, the exit of SEC chair Gary Gensler, and Sony's contentious actions regarding Layer 2 censorship.

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This week’s episode dives into the evolving landscape of crypto as we approach a new administration. We discuss Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency and what it could mean for markets, analyze the recent market turmoil despite positive economic indicators, and break down the SEC’s case against Elon Musk. We also explore Sony’s controversial L2 launch and Tether’s move to El Salvador. Finally, some an exciting new privacy tool teams up with Coinbase.

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