Crypto is again flirting with the spotlight, pulled by the magnetic force of high-stakes political theater and surprise market developments. Whispers around a so-called “strategic crypto reserve” have investors salivating over potential open-market buys, while skeptics question whether the government’s piggy bank can handle the additional burden. Throw in some unexpected theft at major exchanges and sudden policy proclamations on social media, and you’ve got the perfect recipe for another week of crypto-fueled shenanigans.