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Frozen Iranian millions, blocked hacker funds: how much do you trust crypto right now?

Tether froze $550 million worth of Iran-linked USDT this year, while NEAR Intents blocked $50 million in stolen funds tied to the Bitget hack — as regulators and stock investors are still finding their footing. Tell us how you see the crypto market right now.

  1. Do you currently hold any cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, stablecoins, altcoins)?
  2. NEAR Intents blocked $50 million linked to the Bitget hackers, while THORChain's principle is that no transaction should be selectively censored. Which approach do you agree with more?
  3. Tether froze $550 million worth of Iran-linked USDT this year after accusations from Senate investigators. How much does this change your trust in stablecoins?
  4. The CLARITY Act failed in the Senate, and the SEC stated that its March crypto guidance isn't legally binding. What does this mean to you?
  5. Bitcoin has risen more than 30% since mid-August, while shares of recently listed crypto companies (Gemini, BitGo, eToro) are down 50-80%. If you were investing in crypto, which would you choose?
  6. Canadian 'crypto king' Aiden Pleterski is representing himself in his Ponzi-scheme fraud trial, after earlier being linked to a kidnapping case. How much do you trust individuals who publicize their own crypto investment 'success stories'?
  7. What percentage of your savings would you feel comfortable holding in crypto?
  8. In one sentence: what would hold you back, or convince you, to put money into crypto?