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In a market already gripped by extreme fear (F&G 12) and a 14% BTC weekly drop, any incremental political risk amplifies risk-off sentiment. However, the Epstein story is a recurring headline that has failed to trigger notable market dislocations, suggesting traders have learned to price it as noise unless it directly threatens regulatory or monetary policy.

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before Congress in a closed-door hearing about the release of the Epstein files.

Closed-Door Epstein Hearing to Feature Ousted AG Bondi, Crypto Oversight in Background

Bondi's closed-door Epstein hearing may reveal that the U.S. government lacked the resources to pursue crypto-linked financial crimes, making a case for clearer crypto regulations that could benefit compliant projects.