ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin, U.S. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that during Thanksgiving, members of the party faced "violent threats," including bomb warnings and attempts to falsely report emergencies to lure SWAT teams to the homes of lawmakers. Similar incidents have also occurred involving cabinet nominees of then-elected President Donald Trump.The incidents targeting Democratic lawmakers included "detailed threats about placing pipe bombs in mailboxes and attempts to lure SWAT teams into action, all of which were signed off with 'MAGA'," Jeffries said in a statement on Friday. The "MAGA" he referred to is Trump's political slogan "Make America Great Again." Jeffries noted that due to the swift response of law enforcement, no devices were found, and members of Congress and their families remained safe during the holiday.Some Democratic lawmakers from Connecticut reported that they were targeted during the Thanksgiving incidents, including Representatives Jim Himes, Rosa DeLauro, and Jahana Hayes. They posted the threats they received on the X social media platform.

ChainCatcher news, Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett revealed that on Wednesday afternoon, the crypto industry organization Digital Chamber and U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel's office held a policy-focused private roundtable discussion specifically about Bitcoin.The meeting was organized for House Democrats interested in learning more about the largest digital currency and its legislative framework. Attendees included eight Democratic House members (names not disclosed) and executives from Riot Platforms, Baker McKenzie, Auradine, TeraWulf, Sustainable BTC, and CleanSpark.Reportedly, the topics discussed included using BTC to achieve financial inclusion, mining and energy sustainability, and competition with China. The meeting was productive, with members asking great questions, actively participating, and eager to learn.

ChainCatcher news, Democratic Congresswoman Waters (California) emphasized the higher risks consumers face in the DeFi space during a hearing on Capitol Hill, using the cryptocurrency lending platform World Liberty Financial, promoted by Trump and his sons, as an example.Last week, the Twitter accounts of Trump’s daughter Tiffany Trump and Republican National Committee Chairwoman Lara Trump (Trump's daughter-in-law) were hacked. Under the hackers' control, these accounts promoted fake tokens issued by World Liberty Financial, attempting to defraud potential buyers. Waters stated, "Due to the notoriety of the individuals behind the project, criminals took this opportunity to defraud potential users. Legislators have a responsibility to consider implementing strong protective measures to prevent such scams."According to Trump’s son Eric Trump, Twitter blocked the hacked social media accounts "within minutes." However, Waters pointed out that many people still suffered real harm, purchasing fake tokens worth approximately $1.8 million, which were actually unrelated to the project.

ChainCatcher news, according to FoxBusiness, Congressman Ro Khanna has been reaching out to top figures in the digital asset industry, Democratic lawmakers, and White House officials, inviting them to an exclusive roundtable meeting next week in the U.S. capital.The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday and is expected to have more than twenty attendees, including at least one White House representative as well as billionaire entrepreneur, cryptocurrency investor, and advocate Mark Cuban.

ChainCatcher news, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett's information shared on X, cryptocurrency critic Jamaal Bowman, who voted against the FIT 21 bill, lost to Westchester County Executive George Latimer in the Democratic primary for New York's 16th district.The pro-cryptocurrency super PAC Fairshake spent $2 million on ads opposing Bowman last week.Fairshake spokesperson Josh Vlasto stated, "Jamaal Bowman opposed establishing clear rules for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, and now he has to find another way. The cryptocurrency and blockchain community will continue to support candidates who believe in innovation and job creation, working across party lines to get the job done."