Trump’s $2B crypto deal draws Senate scrutiny amid ethics and foreign influence concerns (1:29). House Democrats revolt over Trump-linked crypto policy talks (2:54). Meme coin misfire: viral star Haliey Welch opens up but leaves lingering doubts(4:32). Texas towns push back as the world’s biggest Bitcoin mine sparks noise, drought fears, and lawsuits (5:57).
This is your essential update on the forces shaping what’s next in money.
More on stories and articles mentioned or referenced in this episode:
Democrats Call for Investigation into Trump Family Crypto Deal over Potential Foreign Influence, by Julia Shapero, The Hill.
Waters Plans to Block House GOP Crypto Hearing, by Jasper Goodman, Politico.
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/05/05/congress/waters-house-gop-crypto-hearing-00327722
Haliey Welch, a.k.a. Hawk Tuah, Tries to Explain Herself, by Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair.
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/haliey-welch-aka-hawk-tuah-tries-to-explain-herself
The Crypto Racket, by Candice Bernd, Texas Observer.
https://www.texasobserver.org/the-crypto-racket/
The music in this episode was composed by Liborio Conti, and you can find more of his fantastic work at his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/liborioconti
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