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Jan 2025
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Crypto disappointed on Day 1 of Trump 2....

Connor Sephton
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Welcome to Crypto Today with Connor Sephton — your easy-to-understand look at the top stories. In today's episode: disappointment as Donald Trump fails to sign any executive orders related to Bitcoin on day one in office — but industry watchers urge investors to be patient. Questions are asked about why Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht is yet to be pardoned. ... Show More
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