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Fed Reserve Governor Brainard Said to Be Biden's Choice for Treasury Secretary

Lael Brainard, who has been involved with the Fed's efforts to research a digital dollar, is seen as an ideal choice, Bloomberg sources said.

Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard

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The Most Pro-Bitcoin Politicians in the US

Whether fighting for reduced taxes for staking or regulatory sandboxes for tokens, these politicians break the mold when it comes to digital assets.

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Policy

Hong Kong Citizens Turn to Stablecoins to Resist National Security Law

Hong Kong's national security law enables the government to seize and confiscate assets if one commits a "political crime." Some local citizens are turning to stablecoins for protection, while exploring other decentralized technology to resist censorship.

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Canadian Government Paid Justin Trudeau Family Member to Talk at Blockchain Event

Canadian politicians are seeking answers after the half-brother of the prime minister was paid by the federal government to speak at a blockchain conference.

Justin Trudeau (Art Babych/Shutterstock)

Policy

Trump Told Treasury Secretary to 'Go After' Bitcoin, Bolton Book Reportedly Claims

Former national security adviser John Bolton is said to have revealed the conversation in his book, scheduled for publication next week.

U.S. President Donald Trump

Policy

This Political Conversation With Vitalik Buterin Shows How Ethereum Could Change the World

Congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog hosted a live YouTube broadcast with Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin on Monday, along with author Glen Weyl.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin was one of the first to sign an NFT on the platform.

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State Power After Coronavirus, Feat. Peter McCormack

An off-the-cuff conversation about state power, nuance in an age of tribalism and where bitcoin meets politics, with Peter McCormack.

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Super Tuesday Special: Which US Election Outcome Is Best for Bitcoin?

It's Super Tuesday. As Democrats take to the polls to pick their nominee we polled Twitter to ask which candidate would be best for bitcoin and the industry.

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Policy

Andrew Yang: US Has to Fix Its 'Hodgepodge' Crypto Regulation

The current fragmented system of regulating cryptocurrencies in the U.S. is "bad for everybody," Andrew Yang said.

Andrew Yang (left) 
at Consensus 2019

Policy

This Virginia Lawmaker Argues Blockchain Can Boost Local Elections, Economy

House of Delegate member Hala Ayala wants Virginia to seriously consider blockchain for the future of elections and the economy.

Delegate Hala Ayala, the new chair of the Virginia House of Delegates' Tech and Innovation subcommittee, is pushing her state government to study blockchain. Hala Ayala image via Delegate's office