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US Senators Seek Blockchain Guidance From CFPB, Federal Reserve

Twenty-two US senators sent a leader to senior government officials and the Federal Reserve requesting information about the regulation of blockchain.

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Congressional Resolution Calls on US Government to Support Blockchain

A new Congressional resolution calls on the government to support payment innovations like digital currencies and blockchain.

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Congressional Committee Hears Testimony on Blockchain in Health Care

A representative for a US think tank spoke before a Congressional committee yesterday on blockchain's role in health care.

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Finance

Energy and Commerce Committee Talks Bitcoin in Congressional Hearing

A US Congressional subcommittee on commerce and trade held a hearing today on the subject of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

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Arizona Congressman Supports Blockchain 'Revolution' at DC Summit

Bitcoin and blockchain technology were heralded as innovations by members of the US government at a conference this week.

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Policy

Congressman Stockman: It’s Too Early to Regulate Bitcoin

In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) said that his moratorium bill is meant to protect the development of cryptocurrency.

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Proposed US Law Calls For Five-Year Moratorium on Bitcoin Regulation

The Cryptocurrency Protocol Protection and Moratorium Act seeks to place a moratorium on federal and state-level regulation for five years.

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8 US Politicians to Receive Bitcoin By Mail This Week

BitPAC has sent $250 worth of bitcoin donations to eight members of Congress, including Rand Paul and Paul Ryan.

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Steve Stockman: New York's Bitcoin Regulation Could Crush the Industry

In a new interview with CoinDesk, US Representative Steve Stockman explores the complex regulatory challenges facing bitcoin today.

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California Lawyer is Latest Congressional Candidate to Accept Bitcoin

Christina Gagnier, a Californian tech lawyer and business owner, is the latest congressional candidate to accept bitcoin donations.

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