Barack Obama

Preparing for Blockchain Regulation in the Post-Obama Era

2016 was a quiet one for blockchain regulation – yet compliance expert Juan Llanos argues it could be the calm before a storm.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 January 2017

R3 Meets Obama Advisors at DC Blockchain Event

A group of technology advisors to US President Barack Obama heard from representatives from the bitcoin and blockchain industry earlier this month.

Tech  ·  31 May 2016
Startups

Presidential Cybersecurity Panel Hears Blockchain Testimony By IBM

A panel on national security and cyberspace appointed by President Barack Obama heard testimony on blockchain technology from IBM earlier today.

Business  ·  16 May 2016
Regulation

Former CFTC Official: Barack Obama ‘Should Heed the Call’ on Bitcoin

The Obama administration should move quickly to embrace bitcoin and blockchain technology, a former government regulator has argued in a new op-ed.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 May 2016