Congress

Regulation

Crypto Featured for First Time in US Congress Economic Report

Congress' 2018 Joint Economic Report includes a chapter on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, advocating for wider understanding of the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2018
Regulation

ICOs Draw Fire at US Congressional Hearing

Members of the House of Representatives held a hearing to determine what, if any, regulations are needed in the ICO space.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2018
Cryptocurrency

US Congress to Discuss ICOs in Hearing Next Week

A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.

Markets  ·  8 March 2018
Regulation

CFTC Chair: ‘We’re Used To’ Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin

As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 February 2018
Security

Trump Signs Defense Bill Authorizing Blockchain Study

President Donald Trump has signed a $700 billion military spending bill that includes a mandate for a blockchain cybersecurity research study.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2017
Investments

SEC Chair ‘Optimistic’ on Efforts to Catch ICO Bad Guys

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange commission offered new remarks on the topic of ICOs earlier today.

Markets  ·  4 October 2017
Security

$700 Billion Senate Defense Bill Calls for Blockchain Cybersecurity Study

A major defense spending bill passed by the US Senate yesterday calls for a blockchain study, public records show.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 September 2017
Regulation

US Lawmakers Seek Tax Exemption for Bitcoin Transactions Below $600

A new bill has been introduced in the US Congress that would create a tax exemption for some purchases made with cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 September 2017
Payments

Congressional Candidate Now Accepting Bitcoin Donations for 2018 Election

A candidate for the US Congress in upstate New York has begun accepting donations in bitcoin.

Business  ·  23 August 2017
Regulation

Congressional Group Pushes for Blockchain Security Standards

Members of Congress are advancing research into blockchain security standards, according to a new podcast.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 August 2017
Regulation

Controversial US Sanctions Bill Calls for Cryptocurrency Research

A foreign sanctions bill signed into law by President Donald Trump included a little-noticed provision on cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 August 2017
Regulation

US Congressman: Cryptocurrencies Need Tighter Rules

During a speech Friday, a member of US Congress called for tighter anti-money laundering controls for cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 July 2017
Bitcoin

‘Bitcoin Sign Guy’ Nets Almost $15,000 After Fed Chair Appearance Goes Viral

Blockchain data reveals that it pays to be the Bitcoin Sign Guy.

Markets  ·  13 July 2017
Federal Reserve

‘Buy Bitcoin’ Sign Raised as Fed Chair Janet Yellen Testifies Before Congress

As Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen testified before Congress today, one attendee had some attention-grabbing advice: buy some bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 July 2017
Regulation

Coin Center: US Senate’s Digital Currency Bill Is ‘Counterproductive’

US advocacy group Coin Center has said that an anti-money laundering bill before the Senate could disrupt existing rules for digital currency firms.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2017