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Congressional Candidate Vows to Gauge Voter Sentiment With Blockchain

Brian Forde, who is running for the California's 45th district seat in the U.S. House, is pitching himself as the crypto candidate.

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What to Expect When Congress Talks Blockchain Tuesday

Tuesday's blockchain hearing will specifically look at the technology's applications in supply chain management.

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US Lawmakers to Hear Case for Blockchain Supply Chain

Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are set to hold a hearing on blockchain tech next week.

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SEC Official Defends 'Balanced' ICO Oversight in Congress

A hearing at the House financial services committee saw hostility from some reps, sympathy from others, and a "balanced approach" from the SEC.

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Crypto Featured for First Time in US Congress Economic Report

Congress' 2018 Joint Economic Report includes a chapter on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, advocating for wider understanding of the tech.

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ICOs Draw Fire at US Congressional Hearing

Members of the House of Representatives held a hearing to determine what, if any, regulations are needed in the ICO space.

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US Congress to Discuss ICOs in Hearing Next Week

A subcommittee of the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is set to hold a hearing next week on cryptocurrencies and ICOs.

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CFTC Chair: 'We're Used To' Volatile Assets Like Bitcoin

As might be expected, Tuesday's Senate hearing touched on cryptocurrencies' volatility. But the head of the CFTC put the matter in perspective.

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Trump Signs Defense Bill Authorizing Blockchain Study

President Donald Trump has signed a $700 billion military spending bill that includes a mandate for a blockchain cybersecurity research study.

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SEC Chair 'Optimistic' on Efforts to Catch ICO Bad Guys

The chairman of the Securities and Exchange commission offered new remarks on the topic of ICOs earlier today.

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