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A big “huh?” moment in crypto regulation


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This week, U.S. Sens. Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming and Kirsten Gillibrand of New York introduced a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies. Then, they went on TV pumping up bitcoin. We’ll explain why that’s not cool, starting with the fact that, according to her financial disclosures, Lummis is a big-time crypto investor. Consult your own financial advisers, and think twice before investing in crypto via your retirement account. Plus, tonight’s Jan. 6 committee hearings are this generation’s Watergate moment. Will you be watching? And, are UFOs real? NASA wants to find out.

Here’s everything we talked about today:

  • Sens. Lummis and Gillibrand pumping up bitcoin on Twitter
  • First Open Testimony Before January 6 Committee” from C-SPAN
  • Fourth Amendment | Resources | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
  • Supreme Court Makes Federal Officials ‘Absolutely Immunized’ From Personal Lawsuits” from Government Executive
  • The Supreme Court gives lawsuit immunity to Border Patrol agents who violate the Constitution” from Vox
  • “NASA Starts a Scientific Study to Find Out if UFOs Exist” from Bloomberg
  • Fact Sheet: Biden Administration Announces Operational Plan for COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children Under 5 | The White House
  • We’d love to hear from you. Let us know what you think about today’s show or anything else that’s on your mind. You can reach us at [email protected] and (508) 827-6278 or (508) U-B-SMART.

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