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Trump Crypto: Kevin Hassett Coinbase Stake Raises Conflict of Interest Concerns
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Fusion42 · 11 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Kevin Hassett, National Economic Council Director under Trump, disclosed holding $1M-$5M in Coinbase shares during a period of significant federal crypto regulatory overhaul, raising conflict of interest concerns amid his recusal from related matters.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You face a regulatory environment where political ties to major crypto players like Coinbase risk scrutiny and mistrust. Prepare to address potential ethical objections and regulatory unpredictability if your business intersects with federal crypto policy.
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