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US national debt surpasses $40T amid rising interest expenses

Crypto Briefing·August 26, 2026·1 min read
US national debt surpasses $40T amid rising interest expenses

The US national debt surpassed $40 trillion amid rising interest expenses. This strains federal budgets and elevates borrowing rates, which may prompt tighter regulations on digital assets. The increasing debt burden could have significant implications for the crypto market, as regulatory scrutiny might intensify in response to fiscal pressures.

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