Five Gems From Van Valkenburgh’s Testimony At The Congressional Hearing

Five Gems From Van Valkenburgh’s Testimony At The Congressional Hearing

The congressional hearing hilariously titled “America on ‘FIRE:’ Will the Crypto Frenzy Lead to Financial Independence and Early Retirement or Financial Ruin?” is the gift that keeps on giving. NewsBTC already analyzed some aspects of it, but Peter Van Valkenburgh’s testimony merits an article on its own. The Director of Research at Coin Center got […]


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