Topics:

1. First up, unpack the escalating drama in Congress and how it’s slowing momentum for key crypto legislation, like the FIT and Clarity Acts.
2. Next, break down what the latest developments in the Epstein files mean for public sentiment and institutional transparency
3. and Finally, memecoin markets are still hot, with BONK and PUMP trading volumes staying high and brands like Pudgy Penguins pushing narratives forward

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In this week’s episode of TBR, we unpack the escalating drama in Congress and how it’s slowing momentum for key crypto legislation like the FIT and Clarity Acts. As political distractions dominate headlines, critical regulatory progress is being delayed—impacting everything from stablecoin frameworks to broader market legitimacy.

We also break down what the latest developments in the Epstein files mean for public sentiment and institutional transparency, and why it's becoming harder to separate conspiracy from reality in the age of digital narratives.

Meanwhile, memecoin markets are still hot, with BONK and PUMP trading volumes staying high and brands like Pudgy Penguins pushing narratives forward. As traditional systems stall, onchain innovation continues to evolve.

Plus: updates on $NAT trading migration, HyperMall growth, and the ongoing shift in creator-led token infrastructure