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US Government Sees 'Cryptocurrency Spring Fever' as Great Time to Auction Bitcoin

The GSA's next BTC auction could fetch more than $300K, generating even more excitement among cryptocurrency investors.

GSA

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US Lawmakers to Examine Crypto's Role in Domestic Terrorism Funding

Witnesses will likely suggest giving FinCEN better tools to watch for illicit financing methods.

Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) is chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, which is holding a hearing on domestic terrorism financing on Thursday.

Policy

Western Union Suspends US Dollar Transfers to Cuba

The move follows the latest sanction from the Trump administration.

Cuba graffiti

Markets

Crypto Impact Unclear After Joe Biden Unseats Donald Trump as Next US President

Joe Biden’s picks to head key regulatory agencies could redefine cryptocurrency policy in the coming years. Exactly how remains an open question.

U.S. President Joe Biden

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US Seized More Than $1B in Silk Road–Linked Bitcoins, Seeks Forfeiture

The seizure on Tuesday, tied to the Silk Road marketplace, is reported to be the largest the U.S. has ever done.

DOJ

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Here Are the 2020 US Election Races Crypto Should Watch

Lawmakers who are important to the crypto industry are on the ballot this year. CoinDesk is tracking these races for Election 2020.

A voter fills out his ballot on Nov. 3, 2020, in Vancouver, Wash.

Policy

The Crypto Industry Remains Mostly Unengaged in Election 2020

The cryptocurrency industry did not get heavily engaged in this year’s election, either via donations or lobbying.

The crypto industry has avoided engaging in election 2020, for the most part.

Policy

First SEC Official to Say Ether Is Not a Security Is Leaving the Agency Later This Year

William Hinman, the director of the SEC’s division of corporation finance, is planning to leave the agency later this year.

William Hinman

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US Democrats Ask Trump Administration for Details on Terrorist Crypto Seizures

Two U.S. Democrats have asked the White House to provide more information on recent seizures of cryptocurrency from terrorist groups, including ISIS.

Department of Justice

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Blockchain to Play 'Essential Role' in Farming Supply Chains, Says US Government

An agency attached to the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it expects blockchain will play an important role in the sector's supply chains.

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