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Trump-appointed politicians will be scrutinized for potential conflicts of interest with the crypto industry

US President-elect Donald Trump has taken office, and his promotion of a range of cryptocurrency supporters and holders will soon influence US crypto policy. The crypto industry has been battling lawsuits and enforcement actions by the US government for years, so it is banking on the incoming Trump administration to bring about a shift in policy. Trump-appointed politicians will be scrutinized for potential conflicts of interest with the crypto industry, and some have pledged to sell their holdings.