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While mainstream media will frame this as a purely scientific/academic award, the deeper implication is that institutional capital (Wellcome) is allocating resources to mental health—a sector often overlooked. In a macro environment where fear dominates (Fear & Greed at 27), any positive societal narrative can slowly rebuild confidence, but the effect on crypto is negligible in the short term.

Wellcome and Nature announce a new award to raise the prominence of mental-health research.