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CFTC 2.0: US Regulator Unveils Plan to Step Up Blockchain R&D
The CFTC is stepping up action on fintech, a strategy that includes a new plan of action for its work on distributed ledger tech.
World's Biggest Tech Giants Could Boost Bitcoin in Regulatory Push
Led by the large tech companies, Financial Innovation Now hopes to lobby Congress into setting up unified federal money transmission rules.
Major Credit Unions Will Unveil New Blockchain Tech Next Week
A blockchain initiative backed by dozens of US credit unions is set to give a live tech demonstration next week.
Is Safe Haven Scarcity Becoming a Boon For Bitcoin?
The strict regulations that emerged following the financial crisis may have helped make bitcoin more attractive to investors, analysts say.
Why the US Department of Health Just Couldn't Ignore Blockchain
Bitcoin ransomware threats last year meant many US government agencies were wary of blockchain, but the health department took a different view.
The Trump Administration is Buying Into Blockchain Tech
US regulators and officials spoke in favor of expanding the adoption of blockchain across government and the private sector at an event this week.
Alaskan Lawmakers Seek to License Bitcoin Businesses
Alaska is considering regulatory changes that would require digital currency firms to obtain money transmission licenses.
Blockchain-Friendly Congressman Faces Hearings for Trump Budget Role
A blockchain-friendly member of Congress faced confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill yesterday in his bid to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
US Department of Energy Seeks Blockchain Research Proposals
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has become the latest US agency to look into blockchain projects.
In 2016 US Election, Bitcoin and Blockchain Were Blips on Campaign Radar
CoinDesk recounts its attempts to engage with major political candidates ahead of the 2016 US election.
