Advocacy

Gibraltar Minister Appointed Ambassador for International Blockchain Group

The Global Blockchain Business Council aims to develop the emerging blockchain industry through education, advocacy and partnership.

Tech  ·  4 March 2021

Grayscale Donating up to $2M to Crypto Advocacy Group Coin Center

A web page has been set up for the donation matching campaign that runs through February.

Business  ·  25 January 2021
Regulation

Ripple Boosts Blockchain Advocacy Efforts With DC Office

Ripple has opened a new D.C. office and expanded its regulatory team as it seeks to better educate policymakers on blockchain tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 October 2019
Regulation

US Advocacy Group Calls for National Action Plan on Blockchain

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has called for the U.S. government to implement a national strategy for blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2019
Regulation

New Ripple-Led Advocacy Group to Pay DC Lobbyists in XRP

Ripple is leading a group of organizations launching an advocacy body in Washington D.C. that will pay for lobbying in both U.S. dollars and XRP.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 September 2018
Payments

Card Operator Discover Joins Blockchain Trade Group

Discover Financial Services has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce to assist the group's mission of blockchain education and advocacy.

Business  ·  17 April 2018
News

Blockchain Advocacy Group Launched in Wyoming

The Wyoming Blockchain Coalition launched on Tuesday, aiming to boost adoption of the technology in the Equality State.

Business  ·  15 November 2017
Regulation

Global Blockchain Business Council Expands European Foothold

A blockchain advocacy group launched at last year's World Economic Forum is ramping up efforts to promote dialogue in Europe.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 October 2017
US Government

Bitcoin Advocacy Group Coin Center Collects $1 Million in New Contributions

Washington, DC-based non-profit research and advocacy group Coin Center has raised $1m from old and new supporters.

Markets  ·  22 February 2017
Exchanges

Wedbush, TeraExchange Execs Form Wall Street Bitcoin Advocacy Group

The Wall Street Bitcoin Alliance (WSBA) has launched to promote digital currency and blockchain technology adoption in the financial markets.

Markets  ·  12 March 2015
Exchanges

OKCoin Gives Away $1.6 Million in Bitcoin for Chinese New Year

OKCoin says its 10m yuan bitcoin giveaway gained it "roughly half a million new users" over Chinese New Year.

Tech  ·  26 February 2015
Australia

Gallery: Melbourne Celebrates Chinese New Year With Bitcoin Giveaway

The Melbourne Bitcoin Technology Centre (MBTC) has given away bitcoin paper wallets at Melbourne's Chinese New Year celebrations.

Markets  ·  19 February 2015
Regulation

Coin Center Unveils Bitcoin-Focused Public Policy Website

Non-profit advocacy group Coin Center has launched its website with a focus on public policy issues related to cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  6 January 2015