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Public money doesn't belong in shady crypto currencies

  • New Hampshire lawmakers have placed public funds into strategic crypto reserves as a financial bet on crypto assets.
  • This decision follows ongoing systemic problems in the crypto industry, including a 2022 market crash that wiped out $2 trillion in investor funds.
  • The crypto industry spent heavily on political campaigns in 2024, securing support for light-touch regulations from many politicians.
  • Last year, the FBI received reports of crypto-related financial crimes resulting in losses totaling $9.3 billion, though the actual figure is likely higher as many victims choose not to come forward due to embarrassment.
  • Because crypto assets remain highly volatile and risky, states should carefully consider the potential consequences of using public funds for crypto reserves.
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Public money doesn't belong in shady crypto currencies

States should think twice before creating strategic crypto reserves, as New Hampshire has done. That state’s lawmakers have placed a dubious bet using public funds on a shady and risky product. If they lose, so will taxpayers and others.

·Waterloo, United States
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