In a recent development, pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis 
Cynthia Lummis
Cynthia Lummis is a U.S. Senator and an advocate of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. A passionate advocate for Bitcoin, she backs initiatives that foster blockchain advancement while providing regulatory certainty.
Quick Facts
Full name
Cynthia Marie Lummis Wiederspahn
Birth
10-09-1954, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Nationality
American
Education
Juris Doctor from the University of Wyoming
Husband/Partner
Alvin Wiederspahn
Net worth
$13 million estimated
Cynthia Lummis introduced the BITCOIN Act of 2025, an innovative legislation that outlines a national cryptocurrency framework aimed at creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) to improve America’s financial safety, international competitiveness, and economic independence.
Cynthia Lummis - Timeline and Events
2009 – Elected as U.S. Representative for Wyoming.
2013 – Advocated for digital financial innovation in Congress.
2020 – Elected as U.S. Senator, openly supporting Bitcoin.
2021 – Formed the Financial Innovation Caucus for crypto legislation.
2022 – Co-introduced the Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act.
2023 – Pushed for clearer crypto regulations in the U.S. Senate.
2024 – Continued advocating for Bitcoin-friendly policies in Congress.
Through her efforts in Congress, she aims to establish the U.S. as a worldwide leader in blockchain technology, promoting financial innovation while safeguarding investor protection.
Useful Links To Connect With Cynthia Lummis
Platform
Link
X (formerly Twitter)
twitter.com/CynthiaMLummis
LinkedIn profile
linkedin.com/in/cynthia-lummis
Bitcoin policy blog
bitcoinpolicyinstitute.org
Official website
lummis.senate.gov
Useful Links To Connect With Cynthia Lummis
Platform
Link
X (formerly Twitter)
twitter.com/CynthiaMLummis
LinkedIn profile
linkedin.com/in/cynthia-lummis
Bitcoin policy blog
bitcoinpolicyinstitute.org
Official website
lummis.senate.gov
Investor
became the chairman of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets, as confirmed by herself on X (Formerly Twitter). Lummis is known for being a strong advocate for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, often referred to as a “crypto-friendly” legislator.
She also added, “Digital assets are the future, and if the United States wants to remain a global leader in financial innovation, Congress needs to urgently pass bipartisan legislation establishing a comprehensive legal framework for digital assets and that strengthens the U.S. dollar with a strategic bitcoin reserve.”
While seeing her post on X (previously Twitter), Binance Ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao
Changpeng Zhao
Changpeng Zhao, popularly known as CZ, is a Chinese-Canadian businessman. He founded Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange in the world based on trading volume. CZ came across Bitcoin (BTC) in 2013 from a friend.
Quick Facts
Full Name
Changpeng Zhao
Birth
1977 in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, China
Nationality
Chinese-Canadian, UAE
Education
BSc. from McGill University
Marital Status
Married to Yang Weiqing
Famous For
Binance, Advocate for decentralized finance, blockchain tech.
Net Worth
$59.4B (refer for realtime)
Before starting Binance in 2017, he was the Head of Development at Blockchain.info and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OKCoin. Under CZ, Binance launched an ICO (Initial Coin Offering) that raised $15 million and rapidly became the largest exchange within months.
To improve trading options, the firm introduced Binance Smart Chain (BSC), Binance Labs, Binance Academy, Binance Launchpad, and other blockchain-based solutions. CZ has influenced the global adoption of crypto by offering regulatory compliance, DeFi solutions, and infrastructure for digital assets.
CZ’s Career Timeline
Tokyo Stock Exchange (2001–2003) – Developed trading systems for financial institutions.
Bloomberg Tradebook (2003–2005) – Worked as a software developer for high-frequency trading systems.
Fusion Systems (2005–2013) – Co-founded this financial technology firm specializing in ultra-low-latency trading solutions.
Blockchain.info (2013–2014) – Served as Head of Development, working with early Bitcoin adopters like Roger Ver and Ben Reeves.
OKCoin (2014–2015) – Worked as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at one of the largest fiat-to-crypto exchanges at the time.
Binance (2017–2023) – Founded Binance and led it to become the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange before stepping down as CEO in 2023.
Awards and Recognizations of CZ
List of achievements
Year
Bloomberg 50 – Most Influential People in Finance
2021
Forbes Crypto Rich List – Billionaire Status
2022
Top 10 Most Influential People in Crypto (CoinDesk)
2022
Binance – World’s Largest Crypto Exchange by Volume
2018-23
There were regulatory issues in some countries about crypto. However, CZ continued to support decentralization, financial freedom, and innovation in the cryptocurrency industry. After reaching an agreement with U.S. regulators over compliance violations, in 2023, he resigned as CEO of Binance.
Useful Links To Connect With CZ
X (formerly Twiter)
https://twitter.com/cz_binance?
Instagram
CZ_Binance (@changpengzhao)
LinkedIn
Changpeng Zhao - Binance | LinkedIn
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made a comment that “US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, pretty much confirmed. “ He further added that crypto moving at crypto speed again.
The subcommittee is likely to focus on issues related to digital assets like cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
