Rubio just dropped this take: for the first time in maybe 40 years, U.S. foreign policy is actually centered on what benefits America and its people.

His litmus test? Simple. Does it make the country safer, stronger, wealthier? Yes means support. No means pass.

That kind of straightforward framework is rare in politics. But here's what caught my attention—this shift could ripple into how Washington handles crypto regulation, cross-border blockchain projects, even CBDCs. If the policy lens is purely "America first," expect tougher scrutiny on foreign exchanges, non-compliant stablecoins, and offshore DeFi protocols targeting U.S. users.

Clarity in politics can mean volatility in markets. Worth keeping an eye on how this philosophy translates into actual regulatory moves.