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Pro-crypto Lana Negrete appointed mayor of Santa Monica, California

Lana Negrete, a prominent advocate for cryptocurrency, has been appointed as the mayor of Santa Monica, California. This appointment marks California's first pro-Bitcoin mayor and demonstrates support for the crypto industry within the Trump administration. Negrete has previously led initiatives to promote Bitcoin adoption and was instrumental in establishing the first government Bitcoin office in Santa Monica. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed other pro-crypto individuals in key regulatory positions, signaling his commitment to the crypto community. These appointments include Paul Atkins as chairperson of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and JD Vance as Vice President, both of whom are known for their enthusiasm for cryptocurrency. Trump also appointed David Sacks as the "White House A.I. & Crypto Czar" and Elon Musk as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency, highlighting their involvement and influence in the crypto space.

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