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Congressional Group Pushes for Blockchain Security Standards

Members of Congress are advancing research into blockchain security standards, according to a new podcast.

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Controversial US Sanctions Bill Calls for Cryptocurrency Research

A foreign sanctions bill signed into law by President Donald Trump included a little-noticed provision on cryptocurrencies.

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US Congressman: Cryptocurrencies Need Tighter Rules

During a speech Friday, a member of US Congress called for tighter anti-money laundering controls for cryptocurrencies.

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'Bitcoin Sign Guy' Nets Almost $15,000 After Fed Chair Appearance Goes Viral

Blockchain data reveals that it pays to be the Bitcoin Sign Guy.

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'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Raised as Fed Chair Janet Yellen Testifies Before Congress

As Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen testified before Congress today, one attendee had some attention-grabbing advice: buy some bitcoin.

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Coin Center: US Senate's Digital Currency Bill Is 'Counterproductive'

US advocacy group Coin Center has said that an anti-money laundering bill before the Senate could disrupt existing rules for digital currency firms.

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Forfeit Your Bitcoin? Congressional Bill Draws Fire Over Border Check Rules

A group of influential US senators want to see digital currency holdings declared at the border – and advocates of the tech are pushing back.

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US Should Encourage Blockchain Investments, Says Former Defense Official

The US should promote investments in blockchain as part of a broader fight against cyberthreats, a former Defense Department official has said.

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US Congressional Group Calls on IRS to Clarify Bitcoin Tax Guidance

A US congressional caucus is calling for more guidance from the Internal Revenue Service on the tax requirements for digital currencies like bitcoin.

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US House Committee to Hold Virtual Currency Hearing

The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on virtual currencies this week.

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