US Government
US Marshals Service Seeks Firm to Custody and Sell Crypto Seized From Criminals
The U.S. Marshals Service is on the hunt for a contractor to help it store and auction cryptocurrency it seizes in operations against criminals.
US Offers $5M Bounty for Arrest of Venezuela's Crypto Chief
The head of Venezuela's state-backed petro cryptocurrency has been added to the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Most Wanted list.
US Transportation Dept. Says Blockchain Could Bring More Trust to Commercial Drones
A U.S. Department of Transportation report says using blockchain to track drones can make them safer.
US House Committee to Hold Hearing on Blockchain Benefits for Small Businesses
The Committee on Small Business will discuss how blockchain technology can help startups in March.
Inside Chainalysis’ Multimillion-Dollar Relationship With the US Government
Public records show Chainalysis made more than $10 million in five years from the U.S. government and stands to take in more than $14 million, dwarfing its competitors in the blockchain surveillance industry.
FEMA Advisory Board Proposes Blockchain to Speed ‘Disaster Dividend’ Payouts
The NAC argued that blockchain could improve the speed of payouts communities rely on in the wake of natural disasters.
The IRS Just Issued Its First Cryptocurrency Tax Guidance in 5 Years
For the first time since 2014, the IRS is detailing how it will tax cryptocurrency holdings. Here's what you need to know.
Republican Leader McCarthy Proposes Blockchain Transparency in Government
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy has called for an exploration to see if blockchain can make the U.S. government more efficient and transparent.
US Government Returns Bitcoins Retrieved Following 2016 Bitfinex Hack
Bitfinex has announced that 27 of the bitcoins stolen in a major 2016 hack have been returned after they were retrieved by the U.S. government.
Is the Window Closing on US Blockchain Leadership?
The U.S. should apply a "do no harm" approach and take a lead role on blockchain regulation, says William Mougayar.
