Crypto’s Wild D.C. Ride: From FTX at the Fed to a Scramble for Access
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Crypto’s Wild D.C. Ride: From FTX at the Fed to a Scramble for Access

FTX’s demise and its leader’s upcoming trial haven’t stopped a major lobbying push by the industry this week, but the events have changed its tone.
Biden’s Antitrust Team Isn’t Backing Down From a Fight
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Biden’s Antitrust Team Isn’t Backing Down From a Fight

Newly released guidelines for mergers show that despite legal setbacks, top competition officials intend to keep scrutinizing takeovers and technology giants.
Biden’s Debt Ceiling Strategy: Win in the Fine Print
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Biden’s Debt Ceiling Strategy: Win in the Fine Print

The president and his negotiators believe they worked out a deal that allowed Republicans to claim big spending cuts even as the reality was far more modest.