US executive makes first Bitcoin purchase, short-term profits spark regulatory conflict of interest discussions

2026-01-12 02:00:11

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【Crypto World】A member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee recently made their first foray into the cryptocurrency market, purchasing Bitcoin worth between $50,000 and $100,000. At the time of the transaction, Bitcoin’s price fluctuated between $84,436.31 and $89,412.66.

Interestingly, the current trading price of Bitcoin has risen to $90,268.43, and this lawmaker’s initial digital asset investment has already realized a paper profit.

However, this investment activity has attracted public attention. As a member of the House Digital Assets Subcommittee, the timing of their Bitcoin purchase coincides with the cryptocurrency-related legislation under review, prompting some observers to consider a sensitive issue: when regulators themselves participate in investing in crypto assets, is there a risk of conflicts of interest when formulating related policies?

Similar investment actions have also appeared within the committee, further amplifying this concern. As cryptocurrency regulation gradually becomes a mainstream topic, the relationship between policymakers’ personal investment decisions and their official duties warrants market vigilance.

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ruggedNotShrugged

· 16h ago

This guy really knows how to pick the right timing—making rules while adding to his own position. LOL

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MoneyBurner

· 20h ago

Ha, the lawmakers are also starting to build positions? This positive news is really good news. --- Wait, isn't this just insider trading with a different name? Regulators are stepping in themselves... --- Laughing to death, a "first-time entry" of 50,000 to 100,000 USD, this deal shows an unrealized profit as soon as it’s made, really something. --- I just want to know if they will be nervous when reviewing legislation, after all, their accounts have a few thousand more dollars. --- This is the real arbitrage opportunity, staying ahead of the policy. Why don’t I have this authority? --- Collective involvement of the committee? Then this bull market is confirmed, and policy-level support has already started to take sides.

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GasWaster

· 20h ago

This guy is really bold, changing the rules while betting himself—typical of someone who is both the referee and the player.

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CryptoWageSlave

· 20h ago

Wow, this guy’s skills are impressive. It went up right after he bought it. His luck... No, wait, maybe this isn’t just luck?

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CrashHotline

· 20h ago

Haha, this politician is playing quite smart, regulating with the left hand and trading cryptocurrencies with the right, a guaranteed profit business. I just want to ask if anyone cares about this... the regulators are themselves making quick money. Truly impressive, reviewing while building positions—I've got to learn this technique. The committee is clearly harvesting the little guys, knowing the policy first before taking action, brilliant. Wait, is no one going to regulate this blatant behavior?

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