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Bitcoin and the Politics of Non-Political Money

The Cato Institute's Jim Harper discusses how bitcoin needs level-headedness from its community to survive as a non-political digital currency.

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Is Bitcoin For the Masses or Against the State?

CoinDesk contributor Bailey Reutzel argues the communication breakdown in bitcoin reveals the project is no longer making good on its original ideals.

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US Congressman to Talk Blockchain at Washington DC Event

Congressman David Schweikert, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, is to speak at a blockchain event in Washington, DC, this March.

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Anti-Virus Tycoon John McAfee Accepts Bitcoin for Presidential Run

Anti-virus software pioneer John McAfee is now accepting bitcoin in his 2016 presidential campaign.

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7 Politicians in Support of Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk looks at some of the high-profile politicians embracing bitcoin and blockchain technology to date.

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US Presidential Candidate Rick Perry Reveals Bitcoin Stance

US presidential candidate Rick Perry has stated he supports "regulatory breathing room" for digital currencies such as bitcoin.

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Political Group Backing Joe Biden Starts Accepting Bitcoin

A political action committee pushing for US Vice President Joe Biden to seek the presidency has announced it will accept bitcoin donations.

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US Presidential Candidate Rand Paul to Appear at Bitcoin Event

Kentucky Senator and Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul is set to appear at a bitcoin-focused event in New York City this weekend.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Political Spin and Kidnapped Data

CoinDesk has looked at the top bitcoin-related headlines from across the world.

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