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Bitcoin, Blockchain and Trump: Where Do We Go From Here?

As US President Donald Trump's administration begins to gather momentum, what lies in store for blockchain and bitcoin regulation?

Markets  ·  10 February 2017
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Blockchain-Friendly Congressman Faces Hearings for Trump Budget Role

A blockchain-friendly member of Congress faced confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill yesterday in his bid to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

Markets  ·  25 January 2017
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Bitcoin Markets Muted as Donald Trump Becomes US President

  When Donald Trump won the presidential election in November, the price of bitcoin jumped. Following his inauguration today – not so much. On 9th November, prices bounced more than 3% as Trump, the controversial businessman and Republican presidential nominee, secured the votes to clinch the election versus former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton. That […]

Markets  ·  20 January 2017
Regulation

Ex-Gemini Lawyer: SEC ‘Unlikely’ to Approve a Bitcoin ETF

The lawyer who helped craft Gemini's legal infrastructure predicts SEC approval for bitcoin ETFs probably won't happen soon.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 January 2017
Regulation

Trump’s ‘Acting’ CFTC Chair Details Vision for Blockchain Regulation

The new "acting commissioner" of the CFTC, Christopher Giancarlo, has laid out his vision for the future of blockchain regulations.

Business  ·  19 January 2017
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Blockchain ‘Bullies’: Truth, Trolls and Bitcoin Uncensored’s Big Short

Bailey Reutzel speaks to the controversial pair behind Bitcoin Uncensored and tries to separate their truths from their blockchain industry trolling.

Business  ·  15 January 2017
Regulation

Why Blockchain Will Trump Populism

Jens Albers examines how he believes the rise of populism in politics could be undone by blockchain technology.

Markets  ·  15 January 2017
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SEC Delays Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Again

The SEC has delayed its decision on the Winklevoss brothers' application for a bitcoin ETF until after president-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.

Markets  ·  4 January 2017
Regulation

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
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Politics, Protocols and the Changing Face of Finance

Do 2016's political changes foreshadow blockchain's impact? Cryptiv's CEO argues the two might be more intertwined than one might think.

Markets  ·  2 January 2017
Regulation

A Slow Awakening: 2016 in US Blockchain Policy

CoinDesk examines the developments (or lack thereof) that shaped the year in US blockchain regulation.

Markets  ·  30 December 2016
Regulation

Blockchain Won’t Just Change Regulation, it Could Reshape the SEC

SEC commissioner's departure are just part of the remaking of regulation thanks to Donald Trump and blockchain.

Markets  ·  15 November 2016
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Will Bitcoin Have its Moment in the Trump Era?

Why a Trump presidency might bring about the fall of the dollar, with digital money as its replacement.

Markets  ·  13 November 2016
Regulation

Trump Election Casts Uncertain Shadow on US Blockchain Policy

Leading blockchain policy groups weigh in on what a Trump victory means for the emerging technology and its startup community.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 November 2016
Regulation

Veteran Bitcoin Legal Strategist Joins Firm Hosting Trump Transition Meetings

Veteran bitcoin lawyer Carol Van Cleef has officially joined Baker Hostetler, a law firm that will oversee President-elect Trump's transition.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 November 2016