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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.
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.
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.
The IRS is Due to Present its Digital Currency Strategy to Congress Next Week
Congress wants answers from the Internal Revenue Service about its investigation into bitcoin tax avoidance – and they’re due by next week.
Congress Seeks Answers From IRS About Its Bitcoin Tax Investigation
Congressional leaders want answers about the Internal Revenue Service's ongoing effort to obtain user records from Coinbase.
US Congress to Announce Study on Virtual Currency Link to Terrorism Today
A US Congressional subcommittee is developing a bill to study the use of digital currencies by terrorists, CoinDesk has learned.
Boom in Drug Dealer Digital Currency Use Sparks Worries Among US Officials
There's been "a substantial increase" in cases involving digital currencies in the drug trade, a DHS official told Congress yesterday.
Blockchain-Friendly Congressman Faces Hearings for Trump Budget Role
A blockchain-friendly member of Congress faced confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill yesterday in his bid to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
Congressional Committee Calls for CFTC 'Clarity' on Bitcoin
A Congressional committee has called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to focus on digital currency regulation.
US Central Bank Chair: Blockchain Could Have 'Significant' Impact
The Federal Reserve isn't working on any blockchain applications of its own at this time, according to Fed chair Janet Yellen.
