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Political scandals in Northern Ireland are far removed from global crypto adoption and regulation. The DUP's influence on UK crypto policy is negligible, so this event holds no second-order effects for digital assets. Markets are currently driven by macro fears (Fear & Greed 29) and BTC dominance, not UKite issues.

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges including rape, which he denies; his wife Lady Donaldson is alleged to be aware of an incident involving a bright light, as heard in court.