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A bad year for the crypto industry just got a lot worse

A bad year for the crypto industry just got a lot worse
NPR Business Thursday 17 September 2026, 20:03 UTC By Rafael Nam 1 min read
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A bad year for the crypto industry just got a lot worse A bad year for the crypto industry just got a lot worse Audio will be available later today. The cryptocurrency industry just suffered a major defeat in a bill they had badly wanted to get through the Senate. It's the latest setback in a terrible year for the sector.

A bad year for the crypto industry just got a lot worse A bad year for the crypto industry just got a lot worse Audio will be available later today. The cryptocurrency industry just suffered a major defeat in a bill they had badly wanted to get through the Senate. It's the latest setback in a terrible year for the sector.
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