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Lawmakers are betting big on tech and crypto, pouring over $270 million into tech stocks and even more into related funds—making tech the top sector for both parties, though their specific picks are diverging. Crypto investments, especially among Republicans, have surged, forcing fund managers to rebalance as the focus shifts to big tech over startups. Meanwhile, Congress races to regulate these industries, with major bills on cryptocurrency and AI looming—covering everything from state law preemption to AI security disclosures. Amid this, former President Trump’s trading activity in major tech stocks, sometimes after public commentary, raises ongoing concerns about conflicts of interest, despite his team insisting trades are independent. As policy and personal portfolios collide, the market continues to thrive, turning this high-stakes intersection of politics and finance into a defining moment for the future of tech and regulation.

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