Trump denies conflict of interest over crypto. And, Vatican excommunicates rebel group
President Trump's financial disclosures reveal over $1 billion in earnings from cryptocurrency and other ventures, sparking conflict of interest concerns. Simultaneously, the Vatican has excommunicated a conservative rebel group for consecrating bishops without papal approval.
Why it matters
These events highlight significant intersections between political finance, digital assets, and institutional religious authority.
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