The recent Consensus 2024 conference, a gathering of experts and enthusiasts in the cryptocurrency world, was abuzz with discussions on digital asset regulation and policy. However, the event took an unexpected turn when news broke of former US President Donald Trump's 34 felony convictions. Amidst the shock and reactions to this development, panels at the conference addressed the potential implications for the crypto industry and its relationship with government regulation. This added an urgent and crucial layer to the already heated debates surrounding the future of digital assets.