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Why it Matters: Crypto's new allies in government

The cryptocurrency industry is gaining new allies in Washington and statehouses across the country.
By Josh Croup
Published: Jan. 17, 2025 at 6:24 PM EST
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TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - The cryptocurrency industry is gaining new allies in Washington and statehouses across the country.

President-Elect Trump has vowed to make the U.S. the “crypto capital of the planet.”

We explain what could come next in Why it Matters.

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