Despite recent challenges, including the downfall of prolific donor Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto industry's political investments have yielded crucial wins amid the prospect of tougher regulations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Despite recent challenges, including the downfall of prolific donor Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto industry's political investments have yielded crucial wins amid the prospect of tougher regulations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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"But, at least for now, it’s been a good week for the crypto industry, which, in addition to its political wins, saw the price of Bitcoin briefly hit an all-time high of $69,000 a coin."
"And these wins are crucial for the industry as they stare down the prospect of tougher rules from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)..."

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How do the crypto industry's political contributions and recent election successes impact its strategy against regulatory challenges?

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The industry celebrated both political victories and a brief all-time high in Bitcoin's price, highlighting the week's significance for crypto's presence in both the political and financial spheres.
The crypto industry's political contributions are seen as essential for navigating future regulatory challenges, especially with the SEC considering stringent financial regulations for digital assets.

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Regulatory challenges and crypto industry response

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