Politics

News

US Election Commission Delays Decision on Bitcoin Campaign Contributions

The US Federal Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on bitcoin campaign contributions expected today.

Markets  ·  23 April 2014
Regulation

Fear of Russian Ban Caused Bitcoin Moscow Conference Cancellation

Russia’s bitcoin “ban” threw digital currency enthusiasts to a point of canceling a conference, but confidence remains.

Policy & regulation  ·  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
Regulation

Kim Dotcom Launches Political Party, Proposes National Cryptocurrency

Tech entrepreneur and web bad boy Kim Dotcom is back in the news, having launched the 'Internet Party'.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 March 2014
Facebook

Chamath Palihapitiya: Bitcoin is Moving Past ‘Amateur Hour’

Former Facebook and AOL executive Chamath Palihapitiya discussed the importance of attracting tech-savvy, business-minded users to bitcoin.

Business  ·  26 March 2014
Exchanges

Bitcoin’s Growing Role in US Politics

With US midterm elections approaching, bitcoin's role in campaign donations will bring it further into the political spotlight.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 March 2014
Exchanges

The Implications of Bitcoin: Money Without Government

Investing in bitcoin companies is fraught with contradictions, so it's imperative to remain astute about the political landscape.

Business  ·  23 January 2014
Politics

Could Bitcoin Transform America’s Political Fundraising?

Political figures may yet promote the ethos of bitcoin, as the currency is an intriguing resource for campaign fundraising.

Markets  ·  18 January 2014
Politics

Why Are So Many Digital Currency Players Anonymous?

Satoshi Nakamoto isn't the only anonymous player in the digital currency world. What makes them so secretive?

Markets  ·  2 January 2014
Law

FEC proposes rule allowing political campaigns to receive bitcoin donations

The US Federal Elections Commission is proposing a measure that would allow election campaigns to accept bitcoin donations.

Business  ·  13 November 2013
Politics

Why the US debt crisis didn’t affect bitcoin

Why didn't the threat of a currency default damage bitcoin?

Markets  ·  17 October 2013
Regulation

Bitcoin Foundation presses for bitcoin campaign contributions

The Bitcoin Foundation wants people to be able to make election campaign contributions using the cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 September 2013