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Exploring the influence of cryptocurrency in state and federal governments

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When Donald Trump won reelection in November, Bitcoin’s value surged to a record high. Analysts believed Trump would be more friendly to the cryptocurrency industry, and his actions in recent months have proved them right.

He nominated crypto-enthusiast Paul Atkins to be the new Securities and Exchange Commission chair where he could shape regulations for the industry, and Trump signed an executive order to create a government Bitcoin reserve and hosted the first-ever White House “Crypto Summit.”

In North Carolina, a recent bill from the state House would add cryptocurrency to its state investment portfolio. Republican House Speaker Destin Hall sponsored the bill and believes it could generate positive yields for the state. But critics note crypto could be volatile.

We sit down with three journalists to understand the latest embrace of crypto and how it might impact state and federal economics.

GUESTS:

Colin Campbell, capitol bureau chief for WUNC
Will Doran, state government reporter for WRAL
Rafael Nam, senior business editor for NPR

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