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Swedish Politician Elected to Parliament on Bitcoin-Only Donations

Mathias Sundin has become a member of Sweden's parliament after funding his election campaign solely in bitcoin.

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Politician Keen for Vancouver Citizens to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin

A Vancouver politician says the city should allow residents to pay their taxes, fines and fees using bitcoin.

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Louisiana State Republican Party Now Accepts Bitcoin

The Republican Party of Louisiana is now accepting contributions in bitcoin via its official website.

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California Lawyer is Latest Congressional Candidate to Accept Bitcoin

Christina Gagnier, a Californian tech lawyer and business owner, is the latest congressional candidate to accept bitcoin donations.

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Chamber of Digital Commerce Launches to Advance Bitcoin in Washington

Organisation leader Perianne Boring laid out her vision for the new lobbying group at NABC Chicago today.

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Swedish Parliamentary Candidate to Raise Bitcoin-Only Campaign Funds

The politician hopes his bitcoin-only fundraising will be a means to improve bitcoin education across Sweden.

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Minnesota Senator to Spearhead Bitcoin Public Awareness Effort

A Minnesota senator is leading a new PR effort aimed at increasing awareness of bitcoin among merchants and consumers.

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Family to Travel Across the US, Spending Only Bitcoin

The Blush family embarks on a four-week cross-country road trip during which they'll spend only bitcoin.

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Meet the US Politicians Who Are Embracing Bitcoin

CoinDesk provides an overview of the US politicians who are increasing awareness of digital currency.

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FEC Approves Bitcoin In-Kind Donations for US Political Campaigns

The US Federal Election Commission has determined that bitcoin donations may be treated as in-kind political contributions.

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