Government
Are Crypto ‘Legal Tender’ Laws Even Necessary?
The Central African Republic is looking to integrate crypto into its developing economy.
Phoenix Suburb Now Takes Bitcoin for Utility Bills
Chandler, Arizona, will take PayPal-held bitcoin, ether and litecoin for water payments.
Should Government Be in the Business of Issuing Stablecoin Insurance?
U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) has introduced a bill that would establish government-backed insurance for stablecoins. “The Hash” crew discusses the potential consequences of the bill and how it could eliminate competitors in the industry.
Chia Network to Help Costa Rican Government Track Climate Change
The blockchain and smart transaction platform will supply technical services for the Central American country’s climate change metrics system.
France Trials CBDC, Blockchain for Government Bond Deals
The experiment is one of the EU’s largest to date, with nearly 500 transactions executed during trial.
Panamanian Congressman Presents Bill to Regulate Crypto
Gabriel Silva drafted legislation proposing the use of cryptocurrency as a means of payment for civil and commercial operations.
Investors See Possible El Salvador Bitcoin Embrace as Too Little to Move Market
El Salvador's announcement was largely ignored by markets, possibly due to the country's small size, analysts say.
Has COVID-19 Made Biden’s Big Spending the New Normal?
The pandemic has made Americans increasingly open to getting help from the government. The Biden budget aims to make the most of those feelings.
What Chainalysis' Latest $100M Raise Says About the Demand for Blockchain Surveillance
Chainalysis just raised $100M in its latest funding round and now has a valuation of $2B. The firm provides blockchain analytical services to buyers, including government agencies, who want to uncover the owners of anonymous blockchain wallets. "The Hash" panel discusses where companies like Chainalysis fit into the blockchain ecosystem.
Wyoming Senator Says National Debt Is Debasing the Value of the US Dollar. Is Bitcoin the Solution?
Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is one of the biggest crypto supporters in the U.S. Senate. She discusses the federal government’s opportunity to harness bitcoin’s power as a store of value, how bitcoin can shed its association with crime and her mission to educate Congress about digital assets.
