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While not directly crypto-related, such personnel upheavals erode trust in government competence and may distract from critical economic policymaking. In a market already fearful (Fear & Greed 27), any signal of political instability can reinforce risk-off behavior, pushing capital toward traditional safe havens like USD or gold rather than volatile assets like crypto.

Eight of the top ten officials at the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases have been pushed out since President Donald Trump took office.

NIAID Purge Could Fuel Decentralized Science Movement, DeSci Tokens in Focus

NIAID purge is the stealth catalyst for a DeSci (Decentralized Science) supercycle, as crypto-native health research protocols absorb disillusioned talent and funding.