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CFTC Chair Giancarlo: Embracing Blockchain Is in the 'National Interest'
J. Christopher Giancarlo, CFTC chair, has called on government agencies to embrace blockchain, saying it's in the national interest to do so.
Idaho City Inks Development Deal with Blockchain Startup
The municipal government for the U.S. city of Boise has formed a new partnership aimed at exploring public-sector blockchain use cases.
The US Government Needs an IT Reboot – And It Wants the Blockchain's Help
U.S. government agencies are reaching out to the blockchain community for help drafting an action plan for bringing its IT systems up to speed.
Bitcoin Exchange BTC-e Promises 'Daily' Updates During Relaunch Attempt
BTC-e says it will publish more frequent updates about its recovery plans after August 31, according to a newly released statement.
Overseas Expansion: Japan's BitFlyer to Sell Bitcoin in US Market
Japanese bitcoin exchange bitFlyer is heading to the U.S., and already has approval to operate in 34 countries.
The Rate of Blockchain Patent Applications Has Nearly Doubled in 2017
The number of cryptocurrency and blockchain patent applications in the US has nearly doubled in the past year, USPTO data reveals.
Arrested Hacker Claims $30 Million Bitcoin Theft – But Offers Little Proof
A Pennsylvania resident is claiming to have stolen millions in bitcoin, though he's offered police little in the way of evidence.
The State of ICO Regulation? New Report Outlines Legal Status in 6 Nations
Fintech research firm Autonomous NEXT has published a new report on the regulatory and operational challenges faced internationally by ICOs.
US Accounting Standards Body Weighs New Digital Currency Rules
The Financial Accounting Standards Board is reportedly mulling whether to develop new guidelines for companies working with cryptocurrencies.
Uniform Law Commission Sets Date for Debate on Digital Currency Rules
The creators of model digital currency regulation for use by US lawmakers are set to convene to discuss key obstacles this July.
