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Paul Krugman reminds us of what every study has thus far concluded: crypto currency continues to have one use, and that's for evading accountability and the law. Crypto is the quintessential medium of payment for criminal conduct. And that's why it has such appeal to Trump.

May 9, 2025, 5:03 PM

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