US Government
Trump White House Doubles Down on US Commitment to Blockchain
A conference in Washington this week saw officials from the U.S. government reaffirm their commitment to investigating possible blockchain use cases.
US Government Awards $750k in New Blockchain Startup Grant
A blockchain startup from Virginia has received additional funding from the US Department of Homeland Security for ID and online access solutions.
Centers for Disease Control to Launch First Blockchain Test on Disaster Relief
The US agency charged with mitigating the spread of infectious disease is turning to blockchain in a bid to improve efficiency – and save lives.
BTC-e Opens User Support Tool Ahead of Bitcoin Trading Relaunch
Embattled cryptocurrency exchange BTC-e has launched a new portal for sending in support tickets.
GSA Official: Blockchain Procurement Prototype Is Moving Forward
The U.S. General Services Administration is bullish about a blockchain proof-of-concept aimed to streamline the IT procurement bidding process.
BTC-e Is Back Online, But Refund Efforts Are Anything But Smooth
BTC-e launched a refund option this weekend, but tech problems and scam attempts have complicated the situation.
US Officials Eye Blockchain Applications For Visas, Foreign Aid
The U.S. General Services Agency has revealed a list of possible applications for blockchain technology under consideration by the government.
$110 Million: BTC-e Fined as US Vows Crackdown on Bitcoin Exchanges
The US government has unsealed an indictment against BTC-e and one of its alleged operators, assessing a $110m fine against the bitcoin exchange.
Mr. Blockchain Goes to Washington
CoinDesk profiles a recent effort to educate US lawmakers on the impact and benefits of blockchain technology in Washington, DC.
