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Do Members of U.S. Congress Own Crypto?

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  Crypto for Congress The past 1 year is the first time members of Congress entered the world of cryptocurrency. For representatives, 2021 will not only be the first year of legislative restraint on the cryptocurrency market, but also the first time cryptocurrencies have entered their portfolios. The average age of representatives of the 117th Congress is 58.4 years old, and the average age of senators is 64.3 years old. Although it looks older, judging from related news and disclosures, age has not become an obstacle for some of them to learn about the crypto world. A total of 6 members of Congress disclosed their involvement in cryptocurrency transactions in the filing records, including 4 members of the House of Representatives and 2 members of the senators, who are: Federal House of Representatives: Felix Barry Moore: Invested $45k in  ADA  and $15k in  ETH Mary Newman: Invested up to $50,000 in  GBTC Mark Green: About $15,000 to $30,000 were bought and sold...