Chamber of Digital Commerce

Pro-Crypto PAC Giving $50 in Bitcoin to the Campaign of Each Member of Congress

In a bid to raise awareness, the Chamber of Digital Commerce’s PAC is contributing $50 in bitcoin to the campaign of incumbent members of Congress.

News  ·  5 October 2020

Meet the Yield Farmers Plowing Cryptocurrency’s Riskiest Trend

Yield farming could result in promising developments in the DeFi ecosystem. Nonetheless, each yield farmer told CoinDesk the same thing: This stuff is really, really risky.

Markets  ·  5 October 2020
Visa

Digital Chamber Adds Mulvaney to Board of Advisors; Visa, Goldman Join Executive Committee

The Chamber of Digital Commerce announced Wednesday that former acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney has joined the group’s board of advisors.

News  ·  23 September 2020
CFTC

Ex-CFTC Chair ‘Crypto Dad’ Giancarlo Joins Digital Chamber Trade Group

Former CFTC chairman Christopher Giancarlo has joined the advisory board of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.

Markets  ·  17 September 2019
Facebook

Congress Drew a Fine Line Between Libra and Crypto – That’s a First

Lawmakers at last week’s hearings took pains to distinguish Facebook’s Libra from the broader crypto space, showing a new maturity in their approach.

Markets  ·  23 July 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

A Blueprint for Reforming the Crypto Token Market

The Token Alliance, a Chamber of Digital Commerce initiative, has laid out guidelines for how token sponsors and regulators can meet in the middle.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 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

US Commerce Department Backs Blockchain Trade Mission to UAE

Representatives from the blockchain industry are in the United Arab Emirates this week on a trade mission backed by the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Business  ·  3 October 2017
IRS

Trumping the IRS: Could the Timing Be Right for Bitcoin Tax Reform?

With the U.S. political field looking ripe for tax reform, the cryptocurrency community could soon get much-needed clarification on IRS guidance.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 September 2017
Regulation

Mr. Blockchain Goes to Washington

CoinDesk profiles a recent effort to educate US lawmakers on the impact and benefits of blockchain technology in Washington, DC.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 July 2017
US

US Accounting Standards Body Weighs New Digital Currency Rules

The Financial Accounting Standards Board is reportedly mulling whether to develop new guidelines for companies working with cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  12 July 2017
Patents

Patent Trolls Beware: 40 Firms Join Fight Against Blockchain IP Abuse

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has formed a new council to help the blockchain industry better protect its intellectual property.

Markets  ·  16 March 2017
News

US Health Department Hackathon to Focus on Blockchain Applications

An upcoming hackathon sponsored by the US health department aims to boost innovation in blockchain-based healthcare applications.

Business  ·  16 February 2017
Startups

Blockchain Trade Group Adds First Credit Union

Digital Federal Credit Union has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the Washington, DC-based blockchain trade organization.

Business  ·  17 October 2016