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David Sacks’ big Iran warning gets big time ignored

The Verge / 3/19/2026

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Key Points

  • David Sacks’s warning about Iran is described as getting big-time ignored, suggesting limited uptake by policymakers or the tech community.
  • The Verge’s Regulator newsletter frames the issue as part of the politics of technology and the regulation of digital assets.
  • The piece directs readers to the full story on The Verge for more details.
  • The image caption ties the discussion to a White House Digital Assets Summit in Washington, DC, with Scott Bessent, Donald Trump, and David Sacks present in March 2025.
Sec. Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump, and David Sacks during The White House Digital Assets Summit in Washington, DC, on Friday, March 7, 2025. | Chris Kleponis/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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