Jared Polis

State of Crypto: What Regulators Said at Consensus 2021

Regulators are getting more involved in crypto, or so they said at this year's Consensus event.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 May 2021

Gov. Jared Polis Wants Colorado to Accept Crypto for State Taxes

"I'd love to set that up," the blockchain-friendly governor said at Consensus 2021.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 May 2021
Ethereum

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to Speak at ETHDenver Conference

For the first time, ETHDenver is officially partnering with Colorado's state government.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 January 2020
Regulation

US Election Sees Crypto-Friendly Politicians Win Governor Races

The U.S. now has four governors who are friendly to, if not outright proponents of, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 November 2018
Regulation

The US Should Take a ‘Leadership’ Role on Blockchain, IBM Report Argues

A new report by IBM claims that U.S.-based blockchain developers are looking to the government for leadership on building and deploying the tech.

Policy & regulation  ·  24 September 2018
Regulation

Lawmakers Renew Calls for US to Lead on Crypto Innovation

Following a U.S. Congressional hearing on cryptocurrency and blockchain, three lawmakers are renewing calls for the government to embrace innovation.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 February 2018
Regulation

US Lawmaker Wants Members of Congress to Disclose Crypto Assets

A bitcoin-friendly U.S. lawmaker is hoping to get members of Congress to disclose their holdings of cryptocurrency assets.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 February 2018
UK

7 Politicians in Support of Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk looks at some of the high-profile politicians embracing bitcoin and blockchain technology to date.

Markets  ·  5 August 2015
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
News

Meet the US Politicians Who Are Embracing Bitcoin

CoinDesk provides an overview of the US politicians who are increasing awareness of digital currency.

Markets  ·  21 May 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
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
Regulation

US Congressman Launches Satirical Bid to Ban the US Dollar

In response to one senator's call for a bitcoin ban, Congressman Jared Polis urged regulators to ban USD.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2014