U.S.

Regulation

White House Team Is Monitoring Cryptocurrencies, Says Press Secretary

The Trump administration has said it is keeping an eye on cryptocurrencies like bitcoin in the wake of its recent explosive price jumps.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 December 2017
Security

US Defense Bill Could Give Big Boost to Blockchain

An obscure provision tucked into a U.S. defense spending bill could act as a springboard for blockchain adoption across government agencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 November 2017
Bitcoin

US Treasury Secretary: We’re Looking ‘Carefully’ at Illicit Uses of Bitcoin

The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Steven Mnuchin, has said his department is looking into the illegal uses of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 November 2017
Department of Energy

US Government Research Lab Eyes Blockchain in Energy Data Tests

A research lab within the U.S. Department of Energy has revealed it is exploring the application of blockchain in next-generation power grids.

Business  ·  31 October 2017
Europe

Better Off Abroad? Blockchain Health Firms Gain Ground Outside the US

The convoluted and heavily regulated U.S. healthcare system is sending blockchain startups packing, with the hopes of demonstating their tech abroad.

Business  ·  8 October 2017
Exchanges

Russia Blasts Decision to Extradite Alleged Bitcoin Money Launderer

Russia isn't happy that an alleged bitcoin money launderer is being extradited to the US following a court decision in Greece.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 October 2017
Regulation

It’s Political: Why China Hates Bitcoin and Loves the Blockchain

CoinDesk advisor Michael Casey explains China’s recent moves against bitcoin exchanges and ICOs in a wider geopolitical context.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 September 2017
Crime

CFTC Sues New York Man Over Alleged $600k Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has filed a lawsuit against a New York-based man and his company for allegedly running a bitcoin scam.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 September 2017
Regulation

CFTC Chair Giancarlo: Embracing Blockchain Is in the ‘National Interest’

J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC chair, has called on government agencies to embrace blockchain, saying it's in the national interest to do so.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 September 2017
Startups

Idaho City Inks Development Deal with Blockchain Startup

The municipal government for the U.S. city of Boise has formed a new partnership aimed at exploring public-sector blockchain use cases.

Business  ·  13 September 2017
Regulation

The US Government Needs an IT Reboot – And It Wants the Blockchain’s Help

U.S. government agencies are reaching out to the blockchain community for help drafting an action plan for bringing its IT systems up to speed.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 September 2017
Exchanges

Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Promises ‘Daily’ Updates During Relaunch Attempt

BTC-e says it will publish more frequent updates about its recovery plans after August 31, according to a newly released statement.

Business  ·  25 August 2017
Exchanges

Overseas Expansion: Japan’s BitFlyer to Sell Bitcoin in US Market

Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer is heading to the U.S., and already has approval to operate in 34 countries.

Markets  ·  18 August 2017
Patents

The Rate of Blockchain Patent Applications Has Nearly Doubled in 2017

The number of cryptocurrency and blockchain patent applications in the US has nearly doubled in the past year, USPTO data reveals.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 July 2017
Hacking

Arrested Hacker Claims $30 Million Bitcoin Theft – But Offers Little Proof

A Pennsylvania resident is claiming to have stolen millions in bitcoin, though he's offered police little in the way of evidence.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 July 2017