Crypto’s Crossroads: Key Policies and Scandals Shaping the Future

Explore the pivotal U.S. crypto policies to watch this year as the new Congress aims to transform the digital asset landscape. Delve into the international intrigue of a $200M crypto fraud suspect fleeing to Russia, and the impact of robust job market data on Bitcoin's value. Plus, discover Ripple's strategic adoption of Chainlink for stablecoin pricing. This episode unravels the complex interplay of regulation, innovation, and market dynamics in the crypto world.

Sources:
https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/3-most-important-united-states-crypto-policies-this-year/
https://www.newsweek.com/safemoon-florida-man-crypto-fraud-russia-fsb-2010979
https://www.investopedia.com/bitcoin-tumbles-as-positive-job-market-numbers-dim-hopes-for-rate-cuts-8770728
https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2025/ripple-adopts-chainlink-standard-for-better-stablecoin-pricing-data/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:40) The 3 Most Important US Crypto Policies to Watch This Year
(00:04:19) Utah $200M crypto fraud suspect flees to Russia, "extorted" by FSB: report
(00:07:11) Bitcoin Tumbles As Positive Job Market Numbers Dim Hopes for Rate Cuts
(00:10:20) Ripple Adopts Chainlink Standard for Better Stablecoin Pricing Data