Notices by Molly White (molly0xfff@hachyderm.io), page 3

All that, plus updates on several criminal cases, an outline of regulatory and law enforcement scrutiny towards Polymarket, and a look at Trump’s various pro-crypto allies and Cabinet nominees in this issue.

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In this issue I also address the topic of a “Bitcoin strategic reserve” — a talking point that keeps coming up with crypto advocates fantasizing about Trump’s future plans, but which seems to be broadly being confused with promises made by his one-time opponent, RFK Jr.

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This strategy of betting on the winners was partly to ensure loyal advocates in Congress, but it was also because the crypto industry’s spending was as much a show of force as it was about actually achieving their desired outcomes.

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Crypto-focused super PACs spent in 68 races across 35 states. $70.9 million went to support Republicans, and $48.3 million backed Democrats.

While some of the outcomes may have their spending to thank, much of this was a “back-the-winners” strategy.

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While the cryptocurrency industry failed to convincingly prove a flood of single-issue crypto voters were waiting to hit the polls, they proved that they didn’t actually need people to care about crypto so long as billionaire industry executives had enough money to throw around.

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Newsletter: Crypto’s efforts to buy the 2024 elections paid off, and we’re in for a bumpy ride.

A recap of how unprecedented crypto super PAC spending impacted 58 Congressional races, and the pro-crypto appointees Trump is already eyeing.

https://www.citationneeded.news/issue-70/

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@friendofdurutti i made the lino as a reaction to the hachette decision, but it broadly applies to my feelings about libraries and open access

@LalaKroniq @hankg it is possible to both have complaints about the media (much of which is corporate controlled, but much of which is not) while also standing in opposition to legal intimidation

@onyxraven there are several initiatives like this (some non-profit, some otherwsie)

Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: https://www.rcfp.org/

Society of Professional Journalists Legal Defense Fund: https://www.spj.org/ldf.asp

Various others: https://onlineharassmentfieldmanual.pen.org/legal-resources-for-writers-and-journalists/

@CheddarGoblin copying my reply to a similar question on my site:

Perhaps the CJR editors decided it went without saying, but it feels worth mentioning that — if his appointments go as planned — he will soon have the entire judicial branch to bring to bear on journalists, not just his wacky lawyer neighbor

“'It is both conscious and unconscious. Journalists at smaller outlets know very well that the costs for their organization to defend themselves could mean bankruptcy. Even journalists at larger outlets don’t want to burden themselves or their employees with lawsuits. It puts another layer of influence into the journalistic process,' [Anne Champion] said."

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"The drumbeat of legal threats signals a potentially ominous trend for journalists during Trump’s second term in office. Litigation is costly and time-consuming. Most news organizations will look to settle rather than face months—more likely years—of discovery and depositions..."

https://www.cjr.org/the_trump_reader/trump-threatens-new-york-times-penguin-random-house-critical-coverage.php

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so it begins

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🤔 Decrypt already predicting a 2030 Warren victory?

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made some new stickers based on the linocut print i did earlier this year. the fight to protect libraries and access to information will be more important than ever.

https://store.mollywhite.net/collections/reading

@mack505 ok but if it snows you can't see the leaves *taps temple*

If the worst does not actually come to pass, I don't think I'm going to be sitting here going "oh noooo I can't believe I strengthened my communities, made sure I'm up to date on my healthcare needs, and volunteered for causes I believe in"

Sometimes the forecasted storms uneventfully pass by, in which case you're left with a little extra food on hand, some jugs of water for the next storm, and some cozy blankets to snuggle up in.

Anyway, this has been a message to those choosing to mock people who are taking steps to prepare for a Trump presidency.

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My whole life, I've lived in New England: the land of blizzards and ice storms. When there's a storm on the forecast, we prepare. Stock up on bottled water and nonperishables, refill prescriptions that are running low, charge the flashlights and electronic devices, have a stack of blankets on hand, make sure there's fuel in the car and (if you're lucky) generator, restack the indoor wood pile.

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