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Energy and Commerce Committee Talks Bitcoin in Congressional Hearing
A US Congressional subcommittee on commerce and trade held a hearing today on the subject of digital currencies and blockchain technology.
Arizona Congressman Supports Blockchain 'Revolution' at DC Summit
Bitcoin and blockchain technology were heralded as innovations by members of the US government at a conference this week.
Congressman Stockman: It’s Too Early to Regulate Bitcoin
In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) said that his moratorium bill is meant to protect the development of cryptocurrency.
Proposed US Law Calls For Five-Year Moratorium on Bitcoin Regulation
The Cryptocurrency Protocol Protection and Moratorium Act seeks to place a moratorium on federal and state-level regulation for five years.
8 US Politicians to Receive Bitcoin By Mail This Week
BitPAC has sent $250 worth of bitcoin donations to eight members of Congress, including Rand Paul and Paul Ryan.
Steve Stockman: New York's Bitcoin Regulation Could Crush the Industry
In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Representative Steve Stockman explores the complex regulatory challenges facing bitcoin today.
California Lawyer is Latest Congressional Candidate to Accept Bitcoin
Christina Gagnier, a Californian tech lawyer and business owner, is the latest congressional candidate to accept bitcoin donations.
Congressional Candidate to Fund Campaign Entirely With Bitcoin
A candidate running for Congress in Missouri is going to fund his campaign entirely on bitcoin.
Jared Polis: I Will Protect Bitcoin in US Congress
CoinDesk speaks to US congressman Jared Polis about his support for bitcoin and its regulatory future.
Congressman Jared Polis Accepting Bitcoin Donations Following FEC Ruling
Democrat Jared Polis has become one of the first Congressmen to accept bitcoin for his re-election campaign.