Former FDIC Chair: Bitcoin Policies Shouldn't 'Feed the Frenzy'
Sheila Bair, ex-chair of FDIC, argued that bitcoin shouldn't be banned. Instead, policies should be in place to protect investors.
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Dec 27, 2017 at 10:45 p.m. UTC
Dec 27, 2017
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Gibraltar Bill Passage Paves Way for Blockchain Regulations
Lawmakers in Gibraltar approved a piece of legislation last week that fits into the government's broader plans for blockchain.
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Dec 11, 2017 at 5:01 a.m. UTC
Dec 11, 2017
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Bitcoin 'Double Taxation' Relief Bill Introduced in Australia
Australia has introduced a new bill that, if passed, would end the country's bitcoin "double taxation" issue.
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Sep 18, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. UTC
Sep 18, 2017
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G20 Should Create Central Bank Blockchain Consortium, Report Says
A new report sheds light on how the G20 economic forum could move to harness the benefits of blockchain technology.
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Mar 20, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Mar 20, 2017
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White House Fuels Growing Blockchain Interest on Capitol Hill
Blockchain interest and awareness are increasing on Capitol Hill, spurred by a series of recent high-profile events.
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Jun 13, 2016 at 4:44 p.m. UTC
Jun 13, 2016
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Banking Trade Group BAFT Seeks Bigger Role in Blockchain Policy
BAFT's newly launched Innovation Council makes serving its members blockchain needs a top priority, and that won't likely change anytime soon.
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Jun 8, 2016 at 4:06 p.m. UTC
Jun 8, 2016
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US Congress Reps Receive Blockchain Briefing at Capitol Hill Event
More than 15 members of Congress met with representatives of the blockchain technology industry this week in Washington, DC.
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May 27, 2016 at 2:19 p.m. UTC
May 27, 2016
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Coinbase Joins Facebook and Uber in Internet Lobbying Group
Coinbase has become the first bitcoin company to join the Internet Association (IA), a Washington, DC-based public policy group.
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Mar 11, 2015 at 9:26 a.m. UTC
Mar 11, 2015
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Coin Center Unveils Bitcoin-Focused Public Policy Website
Non-profit advocacy group Coin Center has launched its website with a focus on public policy issues related to cryptocurrencies.
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Jan 6, 2015 at 6:51 p.m. UTC
Jan 6, 2015
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Could Bitcoin Become a Policy Issue for US Congress?
Bitcoin in the eyes of US Congress members is vastly different. When might they create policy around it?
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Oct 25, 2014 at 3:32 p.m. UTC
Oct 25, 2014