Cynthia Lummis: “I purchased three Bitcoin for $300 each in 2013 and 14.”

“It sounded a little strange to me that you could own an asset that lived on a blockchain. But I took a chance and I purchased three Bitcoin for $300 each in 2013 and 14. I think I still own them. I had to put all my assets when I arrived in the US Senate in a blind trust.” (04:16–04:24)

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