Politics
7 Politicians in Support of Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech
CoinDesk looks at some of the high-profile politicians embracing bitcoin and blockchain technology to date.
US Presidential Candidate Rick Perry Reveals Bitcoin Stance
US presidential candidate Rick Perry has stated he supports "regulatory breathing room" for digital currencies such as bitcoin.
Political Group Backing Joe Biden Starts Accepting Bitcoin
A political action committee pushing for US Vice President Joe Biden to seek the presidency has announced it will accept bitcoin donations.
US Presidential Candidate Rand Paul to Appear at Bitcoin Event
Kentucky Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul is set to appear at a bitcoin-focused event in New York City this weekend.
Bitcoin in the Headlines: Political Spin and Kidnapped Data
CoinDesk has looked at the top bitcoin-related headlines from across the world.
Rand Paul Accepts Bitcoin for Presidential Campaign
Kentucky Senator and presidential candidate Rand Paul is now accepting campaign donations in bitcoin.
UK Politician Exceeds Cryptocurrency Crowdfunding Target by 50%
Gulnar Hasnain, Green Party candidate for the London constituency of Vauxhall, has raised £1,500 through a cryptocurrency crowdfunding campaign.
Tennessee Bill Aims to Clarify Bitcoin Campaign Donation Rules
A new bill before the Tennessee Senate is seeking to clarify how bitcoin campaign donations will be honored in the southern US state.
Green Activist is First Mainstream UK Politician to Accept Bitcoin
London-based green activist Gulnar Hasnain has become the first mainstream political candidate to accept bitcoin in the UK.
Could Bitcoin Become a Policy Issue for US Congress?
Bitcoin in the eyes of US Congress members is vastly different. When might they create policy around it?
