🌱 Patch AM: Why a $750,000 crypto lobbying push just landed in DC

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a $750,000 crypto lobbying push just landed in DC

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 66, low: 45.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Zcash Hires Solo Lobbyist and Deploys $750,000 to Shape U.S. Crypto Privacy Law (thecurrencyanalytics.com) — A new Zcash-backed group is planting roots in Washington hiring a solo lobbyist with a $750,000 budget to influence how Congress regulates privacy-focused cryptocurrencies. Their main target is the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, which could determine whether privacy coins can operate in the U.S. with clear rules or face tighter restrictions tied to money-laundering concerns.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 8
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Macy's, 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda
  10:00 am
• FEMME DISTRICT PLUR for the Cure →
  El Secreto De Rosita, 1624 U St NW, Washington
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Admissions Open House →
  Edmund Burke School, 4101 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer →
  Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  7:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• USPS To Issue Fentanyl Awareness Semipostal Stamp →
  National Institutes of Health's Masur Auditorium in Bethesda, MD
  9:00 am
• Adopt & Foster Urgent Dogs - FINAL DAY (11am - 7pm, arrive by 6pm) →
  Prince George's County Animal Services Facility & Adoption Center, 3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro
  11:00 am
• Jane Don't Does America →
  DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Wordplay Wednesday: Goth(ic Lit) Night →
  925 13th St NW, Washington
  5:00 pm
• Behind the Bar with Shawn Townsend & Chef Katsuya Fukushima →
  DAIKAYA Izakaya and Ramen Shop, 705 6th St NW, Washington
  6:00 pm
• Comedy at Lincoln's Cottage →
  President Lincoln's Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Rd NW, Washington
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Fall Back Concert Series at The Yards →
  The Yards Park, 355 Water St SE, Washington
  6:30 pm
• Jenny Tian: Ripe (stand-up comedy) →
  DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• AAA Urges Caution as Peak Deer Season Raises Collision Risks Across Region —AAA Mid-Atlantic Read on Patch

• We're getting ready to welcome trick-or-treaters!
  Things are kicking off early, we've upgraded to full-size candy this year, and we've got non-food treats too. #TreatMap (Nextdoor DC Manor Park)
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  My cat Miso got out through a window early this morning and we are still searching for her. Her name is Miso we also call her 'Meme'. She's a 3 1/2… (Nextdoor Trinidad)

• SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Government Affairs Specialist in Washington. Apply here.
• University of the District of Columbia posted a job opening for Associate Dean of Students in Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Washington here.

Ok Washington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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