US Government

Blockchain

US Transportation Dept. Says Blockchain Could Bring More Trust to Commercial Drones

A U.S. Department of Transportation report says using blockchain to track drones can make them safer.

Tech  ·  29 April 2020
US Government

US House Committee to Hold Hearing on Blockchain Benefits for Small Businesses

The Committee on Small Business will discuss how blockchain technology can help startups in March.

News  ·  28 February 2020
Chainalysis

Inside Chainalysis’ Multimillion-Dollar Relationship With the US Government

Public records show Chainalysis made more than $10 million in five years from the U.S. government and stands to take in more than $14 million, dwarfing its competitors in the blockchain surveillance industry.

Business  ·  10 February 2020
US Government

FEMA Advisory Board Proposes Blockchain to Speed ‘Disaster Dividend’ Payouts

The NAC argued that blockchain could improve the speed of payouts communities rely on in the wake of natural disasters.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 November 2019
IRS

The IRS Just Issued Its First Cryptocurrency Tax Guidance in 5 Years

For the first time since 2014, the IRS is detailing how it will tax cryptocurrency holdings. Here's what you need to know.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2019
US Government

Republican Leader McCarthy Proposes Blockchain Transparency in Government

Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has called for an exploration to see if blockchain can make the U.S. government more efficient and transparent.

Business  ·  14 March 2019
Exchanges

US Government Returns Bitcoins Retrieved Following 2016 Bitfinex Hack

Bitfinex has announced that 27 of the bitcoins stolen in a major 2016 hack have been returned after they were retrieved by the U.S. government.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 February 2019
Exchanges

How the US Government Shutdown Is Halting Crypto Progress on Wall Street

A record-breaking government shutdown in the U.S. is pushing crypto policy decisions to the back burner.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 January 2019
Regulation

Is the Window Closing on US Blockchain Leadership?

The U.S. should apply a "do no harm" approach and take a lead role on blockchain regulation, says William Mougayar.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 January 2019
Supply Chain

US Defense Department Says Blockchain Can Help in Disaster Relief

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency says blockchain technology has "enormous" potential to improve disaster relief efforts.

Business  ·  27 December 2018
Regulation

US Lawmakers Push for ‘Blockchain’ Definition in New Congressional Bill

A bipartisan bill introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives this week proposes creating a "consensus-based definition of blockchain."

Policy & regulation  ·  3 October 2018
Regulation

New Ripple-Led Advocacy Group to Pay DC Lobbyists in XRP

Ripple is leading a group of organizations launching an advocacy body in Washington D.C. that will pay for lobbying in both U.S. dollars and XRP.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 September 2018
Regulation

US Ethics Office: Government Officials Must Disclose Crypto Holdings

Those working for the executive branch of the U.S. government must disclose their cryptocurrency holdings, ethics officials said Monday.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 June 2018
Regulation

US Telecom Agency Seeks Blockchain Policy Suggestions

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has asked industry members to provide suggestions for blockchain policy.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 June 2018
Crime

The US Government Wants to Keep $5.5 Million in Seized Bitcoin

The U.S. Attorney's Office could soon confiscate another 500 bitcoins that have been seized from alleged ID forgers in Ohio.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 March 2018