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Funding cuts to research may slow technological breakthroughs that often underpin crypto infrastructure (e.g., cryptography, distributed systems). However, the immediate market impact is negligible as crypto trades on its own dynamics—currently showing mild bullish momentum with BTC at $78,627 and Fear & Greed at 69.

Neuroscientist Stefano Cataldi is transitioning to science advocacy and policy work in response to funding cuts reshaping the US research landscape.