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The move signals a hard‑line immigration and security agenda that could translate into stricter enforcement on illicit finance, including crypto. Coupled with extreme fear (F&G 12) and bearish sentiment, any hint of regulatory tightening tends to amplify downside pressure on risk assets. Conversely, the distraction may also create a short‑lived buying window for contrarian traders.

U.S. President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and named Mullin as her replacement.

Trump Removes Noem From DHS, Appoints Mullin Amid Market Uncertainty

Mullin’s DHS takeover could spark an aggressive OFAC‑aligned crackdown on crypto sanctions evasion, draining on‑chain liquidity from US‑centric platforms.