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Cynthia Lummis Tapped to Lead First-Ever Senate Crypto Subcommittee

Such a subcommittee already exists in the larger House of Representatives, which is also undergoing a leadership change.Source link

Crypto Weak, Silk Road BTC Approved for Sale, Market top worries.

BTC continues to fall, many altcoins down 10%+. US approved to sell $6.5bn Silk road BTC. BTC ETFs see second biggest outflow ever. 75% chance of market top: Ansem. Kraken, a16z execs in running for CFTC chair. Oklahoma senator introduces BTC Freedom Act. Outgoing CFTC chair still pushing crypto regulation. XRP CEO Garlinghouse meets Trump. XRP’s RLUSD to list on more exchanges soon. SOL pushes validators to test Firedancer upgrade. Do Kwon’s trial set for Jan 2026. ETH foundation sells 100 ETH. FTX bankruptcy managers accused of misspending. FTX bankruptcy estate disputes sale of FTX EU. Thailand to pilot crypto payments in Phuket.Source link

Going Brrr? Canaan Says Its New Bitcoin Mining Heater Fixes This

Priced at $899, the Avalon Mini 3 aims to recycle the excess heat generated through Bitcoin mining to warm living spaces.Source link

Finnish Police Seize Luxury Watches Worth $2.6 Million From Hex Founder Richard Heart

The goods—worth a total of $2.68 million—were left in a residence in Espoo.Source link

Pakistani Trader Kidnapped, Forced to Hand Over $340,000 in Crypto

“The involvement of corrupt law enforcement officials in kidnappings further complicates investigations," a security expert told Decrypt.Source link