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World in Brief: Donald Trump’s crypto bonanza; Anthropic’s reprieve
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Trump earned $1bn+ from crypto in 2025, ~50% from token sales at World Liberty Financial. The political legitimacy boost signals crypto's mainstream acceptance—critical context for enterprise blockchain adoption and governance frameworks.
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