Politics
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the US Politicians Who Are Embracing Bitcoin
CoinDesk provides an overview of the US politicians who are increasing awareness of digital currency.

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.

