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Crypto enthusiasts have always argued that regulation is the enemy of innovation. And perhaps, in some cases, that might be true. But can we honestly say that the lack of regulation in crypto has led to any tangible, groundbreaking innovation? https://joanwestenberg.com/blog/crypto-had-its-chance