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Empire of Gain: Inside Trump’s Billion-Dollar Crypto Hustle

New Books in Economics

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Crypto, Corruption, and Political Parallels

This chapter explores the historical and contemporary issues of political corruption, focusing on the allure and risks of cryptocurrency in the United States. It examines the potential implications for political figures, particularly in relation to Trump's base, and the broader concerns about deregulation and accountability. The discussion also investigates the contrast in political scrutiny between the U.S. and Europe regarding financial dealings, alongside the darker, criminal aspects linked to the cryptocurrency market.

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