Congress

Regulation

Congressional Resolution Calls on US Government to Support Blockchain

A new Congressional resolution calls on the government to support payment innovations like digital currencies and blockchain.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 July 2016
Insurance

Congressional Committee Hears Testimony on Blockchain in Health Care

A representative for a US think tank spoke before a Congressional committee yesterday on blockchain's role in health care.

Tech  ·  12 May 2016
Regulation

Energy and Commerce Committee Talks Bitcoin in Congressional Hearing

A US Congressional subcommittee on commerce and trade held a hearing today on the subject of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 March 2016
Congress

Arizona Congressman Supports Blockchain ‘Revolution’ at DC Summit

Bitcoin and blockchain technology were heralded as innovations by members of the US government at a conference this week.

Business  ·  4 March 2016
Regulation

Congressman Stockman: It’s Too Early to Regulate Bitcoin

In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) said that his moratorium bill is meant to protect the development of cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 December 2014
Regulation

Proposed US Law Calls For Five-Year Moratorium on Bitcoin Regulation

The Cryptocurrency Protocol Protection and Moratorium Act seeks to place a moratorium on federal and state-level regulation for five years.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 December 2014
Regulation

8 US Politicians to Receive Bitcoin By Mail This Week

BitPAC has sent $250 worth of bitcoin donations to eight members of Congress, including Rand Paul and Paul Ryan.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 October 2014
Regulation

Steve Stockman: New York’s Bitcoin Regulation Could Crush the Industry

In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Representative Steve Stockman explores the complex regulatory challenges facing bitcoin today.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 July 2014
Congress

California Lawyer is Latest Congressional Candidate to Accept Bitcoin

Christina Gagnier, a Californian tech lawyer and business owner, is the latest congressional candidate to accept bitcoin donations.

Markets  ·  28 July 2014
Congress

Congressional Candidate to Fund Campaign Entirely With Bitcoin

A candidate running for Congress in Missouri is going to fund his campaign entirely on bitcoin.

Markets  ·  12 July 2014
Regulation

Jared Polis: I Will Protect Bitcoin in US Congress

CoinDesk speaks to US congressman Jared Polis about his support for bitcoin and its regulatory future.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 June 2014
IRS

Congressman Jared Polis Accepting Bitcoin Donations Following FEC Ruling

Democrat Jared Polis has become one of the first Congressmen to accept bitcoin for his re-election campaign.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2014
Bitcoin

Money Spinners: Bitcoin ATMs Make Capitol Hill Debut

This week's bitcoin ATM roundup takes us from Helsinki all the way to the US House of Representatives.

Business  ·  11 April 2014
Regulation

US Congressman Jared Polis Buys Bitcoin, Will Spend on Socks

Polis asked Robocoin to demonstrate its two-way bitcoin ATM to officials unfamiliar with the practicalities of the technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 April 2014
IRS

US Congressman to Submit Bitcoin Tax Bill

US Congressman Steve Stockman of Texas is preparing to introduce a new bill recognizing digital currencies as legal tender.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 April 2014