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The Problem with Crypto Isn't Crypto
Crypto's current negative public perception – comparable to post-FTX levels despite pro-crypto political winds – stems from broader economic anxiety rather than industry-specific failures, particularly AI-driven job displacement fears that make any financial speculation messaging toxic to mainstream audiences. Recent controversies, including Trump family token launches, Epstein-Bitcoin conspiracy theories, and prediction market culture wars, have compounded this "vibecession" where technological progress remains invisible beneath negative sentiment. The Coinbase Super Bowl ad backlash exemplifies how crypto messaging fails to resonate even with lighthearted content during periods of general financial anxiety.
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