# Issue 99 – They’ve bought themselves a Congress

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Published: 2026-01-19T17:53:07+00:00
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Coinbase calls the shots in the Senate, former New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces rug pull allegations, and a crypto executive is breaking up with Trump. Originally published on January 19, 2026.

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