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Wall Street's Influence on Bitcoin Raises Questions About Its Stability and Neutrality in the Ecosystem

The rise of Wall Street in the cryptocurrency space has led to a shift in narrative and focus, with many now opting for financial proxies like treasury company equity or ETFs instead of direct interaction with protocols. This cultural shift poses existential questions about Bitcoin's nature and functioning, challenging the core promise of stability and neutrality.

The rise of Wall Street in the cryptocurrency space has led to a shift in narrative and focus, with many now opting for financial proxies like treasury company equity or ETFs instead of direct interaction with protocols. This cultural shift poses existential questions about Bitcoin's nature and functioning, challenging the core promise of stability and neutrality.

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