Bruce Fenton


Opinion

It’s Time to Scrap AML/KYC Entirely

Bitcoin OG Bruce Fenton argues that know-your-customer and anti-money laundering requirements are deeply flawed and ineffectual.

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Policy

Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton Loses Bid to Contest US Senate Seat in New Hampshire

Fenton faced a competitive race but lost the Republican primary vote.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin (left) and Bitcoin Association's Bruce Fenton (right). (CoinDesk)

Videos

Bruce Fenton on Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat

Bitcoiner and Chainstone Labs CEO Bruce Fenton discusses running for the Republican nomination for New Hampshire’s seat in the U.S. Senate and the role of crypto in his campaign. Plus, outlook for CBDCs.

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OG Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton on Why He's Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat

Bruce Fenton, Chainstone Labs CEO & founder, and former executive for the Bitcoin Foundation, explains his plans to run for a U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire, discussing crypto regulation, free markets and his association with the Republican Party. Plus, a conversation on Chris Larsen’s $5 million campaign to change the Bitcoin code and the environmental impact of proof-of-work. 

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CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam to Testify Before House Agriculture Committee

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De explains what to expect from CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam’s testimony before the House Agriculture Committee. Plus, a conversation about Bruce Fenton’s run for a New Hampshire U.S. Senate seat and the broader trend of crypto industry engagement in politics.

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Policy

Bitcoiner Bruce Fenton Confirms He’s Running for New Hampshire Senate Seat

The long-time crypto proponent will take on vulnerable incumbent Sen. Maggie Hassan, and is initially funding his campaign with $5 million of personal bitcoin wealth.

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Meet the Libertarian Bitcoiner Considering a Run for New Hampshire’s Senate Seat

Bruce Fenton says he wants to tear down regulatory obstacles for the crypto industry at the federal level.

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Videos

War in Ukraine: Some Cautions About Crypto Donations

Ukraine raised over $50 million during the first week of the Russia-Ukraine war, as crypto donations poured in to support Ukraine's military and humanitarian projects. Bruce Fenton, Chainstone Labs managing director and Satoshi Roundtable co-founder, discusses the role of bitcoin in the conflict as a potential tool for financial freedom, and why people should be cautious before making crypto donations.

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Bitcoin vs. Ethereum: Which Will Dominate?

Bankless Co-founder David Hoffman and Chainstone Labs CEO Bruce Fenton compare bitcoin and ethereum’s pros and cons and which will dominate in the long term. Hoffman and Fenton discuss the unique technical features of bitcoin and ethereum.

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Proof-of-Work vs. Proof-of-Stake: What’s the Difference?

Breaking down the differences between bitcoin’s proof-of-work system and ethereum’s proof-of-stake system as part of a larger conversation about which cryptocurrency will dominate the blockchain space.

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